A WOLF accused a Fox of theft, but the Fox entirely denied the charge. —
一只狼指控一只狐狸偷盗，但狐狸完全否认了这个指控。 —

An Ape undertook to adjudge the matter between them. —
一只猿猴决定裁定他们之间的事情。 —

When each had fully stated his case the Ape announced this sentence: —
当双方都陈述完毕后，猿猴宣布了这样的判决： —

“I do not think you, Wolf, ever lost what you claim; —
“我不认为你失去了你所声称的东西，狼； —

and I do believe you, Fox, to have stolen what you so stoutly deny.”
而我相信你偷了你如此坚决否认的东西，狐狸。”

The dishonest, if they act honestly, get no credit.
不诚实的人即使行为诚实，也得不到认可。