TWO GAME COCKS were fiercely fighting for the mastery of the farmyard. —
One at last put the other to flight. —
The vanquished Cock skulked away and hid himself in a quiet corner, while the conqueror, flying up to a high wall, flapped his wings and crowed exultingly with all his might. —
An Eagle sailing through the air pounced upon him and carried him off in his talons. —
The vanquished Cock immediately came out of his corner, and ruled henceforth with undisputed mastery.
Pride goes before destruction.