The Jackal having again and again looked at the net, thought to himself - As for this net it is very strong; and said - Friend, these snares are made of sinews. How then, can I touch these with my teeth today, it being Sunday? Friend, if you will not think otherwise (i.e., will not have any misconception about me) tomorrow morning I will do whatever you will bid me do. With these words, he concealed himself near him and remained (waiting). Afterwards the crow, seeing that the deer did not return in the evening, looked for him here and there, and having discovered him in that condition, said - Friend, what is this? The deer replied - This is the result of my disregard of a friend's advice. For, it is said, Adversity stands close to him who listens not to the words of well-meaning friends: such a man is the delight of his enemies.