There was a Man who was very much annoyed with a Flea, caught him at last, and said, "Who are you who dare to bite on my leg, and to cost me so much trouble in catching you?'
The Flea replied, "O my dear sir, pray spare my life, and do not destroy, for I cannot possibly do you much harm."
The Man, laughing, replied, "Now you shall certainly die by my own hands, for no evil, whether it be small or large, ought to be tolerated."