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And the frogs in the pond cried out to the heavens lamenting the fact they had no king.

A storm came up, and with a lightning strike and a mighty crash their rightful king came among them. All the frogs were terrified. The oldest frog spoke saying lo here is our king, long live king log.

For a long time the frogs were satisfied. They Provided King log with gifts and sang his praise under the moon. King log never stirred. The frogs sang louder, and offered the choicest treasures. King log never stirred. One frog cried out do you not value your subjects. King log never stirred. The brave frog swam up and touched King log, and knew the truth. He told others and soon the brave frog and his friend were sitting on king log. And the frogs in the pond cried out to the heavens lamenting the fact they had no king. Again their prayers were answered with nary a ripple King Crocodile came among them and assumed his throne.

Be careful what you wish for.



Paraphrased from a story I once heard. If anyone knows the source I would appreciate the enlightenment.





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Aesop's Phrases

The Frogs and Their King. (King log. King stark.)

The Frogs Asking for a King. 51 by Townsend

THE FROGS, grieved at having no established Ruler, sent ambassadors to Jupiter entreating for a King. Perceiving their simplicity, he cast down a huge log into the lake. The Frogs were terrified at the splash occasioned by its fall and hid themselves in the depths of the pool. But as soon as they realized that the huge log was motionless, they swam again to the top of the water, dismissed their fears, climbed up, and began squatting on it in contempt. After some time they began to think themselves ill-treated in the appointment of so inert a Ruler, and sent a second deputation to Jupiter to pray that he would set over them another sovereign. He then gave them an Eel to govern them. When the Frogs discovered his easy good nature, they sent yet a third time to Jupiter to beg him to choose for them still another King. Jupiter, displeased with all their complaints, sent a Heron, who preyed upon the Frogs day by day till there were none left to croak upon the lake.