A THIEF came in the night to break into a house. —
一名小偷在夜间闯入一所房子。 —

He brought with him several slices of meat in order to pacify the Housedog, so that he would not alarm his master by barking. —
他带着几片肉来安抚豢养的狗，以免它通过叫声惊动主人。 —

As the Thief threw him the pieces of meat, the Dog said, “If you think to stop my mouth, you will be greatly mistaken. —
小偷将肉扔给狗时，狗说道：“如果你以为能用这些肉让我闭嘴，那你就大错特错了。 —

This sudden kindness at your hands will only make me more watchful, lest under these unexpected favors to myself, you have some private ends to accomplish for your own benefit, and for my master’s injury.”
你突然的好意只会让我更加警惕，以防在这些意外的恩惠中，你有些私心，为自己谋取利益，却对我的主人造成伤害。”