The buffalo wandered for a long time in the thicket of the forest, walked through fields and meadows and finally met Kanchil (Kanchil is a dwarf deer).
Having told him everything from beginning to end, Buffalo added:
“Being angry, I showed the Tiger what I was capable of. I dug up the hill with my horns so much that lumps of earth scattered in different directions! I uprooted and scattered all the trees around - let the Tiger know that I am not afraid to engage in single combat with him! Let him see what a strong skin and strong bones I have! The tiger got cold feet and ran away. And after that, my anger went away. There is only one anxiety left in my soul, because now I have an enemy - a wild animal, who, moreover, does not dare to attack from the front. Yes, even if he were not wild, it would still be difficult!
It’s bad when the enemy does not dare to attack openly. Even though he is dexterous, he won’t dare to do this, he will definitely pounce from behind! This is what worries me, every day I have to remember this, I never stop worrying for a moment. I pinch the grass, and I keep looking around. I'm very afraid that he might attack me from behind. It’s very difficult for me, Kanchil, and so I came to you. It’s not for nothing that you became famous for your ingenuity and cunning. Help me, otherwise my enemy Tiger will destroy me.
“My friend Buffalo, what you say is true: in the old days I really was cunning.” But now I'm not the same. After the Snail overtook me and I fell into the hole, my strength seemed to be corroded by rust, and in my head there wasn’t a single thought, not even a ball! In addition, the Tiger became friends with the Monkey, and this is not a joke, because he obeys her in everything. They have been friends for almost a week, and she has already persuaded him to destroy me. But don’t lose heart anyway! Everything will work out if you listen to me. Ask Lani for help! Her hooves are sharp, like a steel razor - whatever hits you will pierce right through.
– It’s true, Kanchil, aren’t you mistaken?
- Of course it’s true, because I won’t deceive you! Just don’t delay with this matter.
- Well, God willing, with your help I will stay alive and well! Now I’ll go look for Lan.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru