There were two Game Cocks who were violently fighting with one another for the mastery of the farmyard.
One at last put the other to flight. The injured Cock run away and hid himself in a quiet corner, while the winner, flying up to a high wall, wave his wings and crowed excited with all his might.
An Eagle sailing through the air pounced upon him and carried him off in his talons.
The injured Cock immediately came out of his
corner, and ruled henceforth with certain
mastery.
Moral: Pride goes before destruction.