Outline.
Two friends passing through a see a bear coming---one climbs up a tree---the
other lies down---holds his breath---the bear smells him---goes away---the
first climbs down---talk between the two---Moral.
The Story.
A strong young man was passing through a forest. He met another and began to
boast of his bravery. Suddenly a big bear appeared from behind a bush. He was
filled with fear. He climbed up the nearest tree to save himself. The other lay
down on the ground and held his breath. The bear came straight toward him and
smelt him all over. It felt sure that he was dead, and went its way. The
boaster came down after a while and asked his companion, “What did the bear say
in your ear?” “Oh, my dear?” said he, “it only advised me not to put any trust
in braggarts.”
Moral. Do not trust braggarts.