There was a Brazier who had a little Dog, which was a favorite
one with his master, and his companion.
While he hammered away at his metals the Dog went to sleep; but when, on the other hand, he went to dinner and began to eat, the Dog woke up and wagged his tail, as if he would ask for a share of his meal.
His master one day, being very angry and
shaking his stick at him, said, "You stupid
little dog! what shall I do to you? While I am
hammering on the anvil, you sleep on the mat;
and when I begin to eat , you wake up and wag
your tail for food.Do you not know that work is the source of
every blessing, and that none but those who work
are permitted to eat?''