A LION, entering the workshop of a smith, sought from the tools the means of satisfying his hunger. —
一只狮子走进铁匠的作坊，寻找工具满足自己的饥饿。 —

He more particularly addressed himself to a File, and asked of him the favor of a meal. —
它尤其找到一把锉刀，并向它请求一顿饭。 —

The File replied, “You must indeed be a simple-minded fellow if you expect to get anything from me, who am accustomed to take from everyone, and never to give anything in return.”
锉刀回答说：“你真是个简单的家伙，如果你指望从我这里得到什么，那你可就太天真了。因为我习惯从每个人那里得到而不给予任何回报。”