1. If you are a servant of the sultan do not point out
Anything that may hurt or offend your fellow man.

2. For it is said among their proverbs that a fox
And a wolf who visited a weakened lion

3. Whose gnawing hunger left him thin of skin
Yet still possessing jaws of might and strength.

4. The wolf found a moment alone and said
"This fox has fed you enough for today.

5. Eat him yourself and have no qualms
For I see no sin in making him your meal."

6. When the two foxes sensed the wolf's deceit
One went to the lion feigning to be sick

7. And said "I see the king bears a lingering illness
That has wasted his body and weakened his bones

8. Yet in the wolf's liver lies the cure
And if you take it you will quickly recover."

9. The lion agreed and commanded the wicked wolf
Who escaped running as fast as he was able.

10. When the two foxes saw him they smiled and said
"Oh you who wear the robe of treachery

11. When will you stop betraying the sultan? Be silent and you may yet be safe."