THE POMEGRANATE and Apple-Tree disputed as to which was the most beautiful. —
石榴树和苹果树争论谁更美丽。 —

When their strife was at its height, a Bramble from the neighboring hedge lifted up its voice, and said in a boastful tone: —
争论激烈时，邻近篱笆上一株倒刺bush突然开口自夸道： —

“Pray, my dear friends, in my presence at least cease from such vain disputings.”
“亲爱的朋友们，请在我面前停止这种虚荣争论吧。”