An ass and a fox made an alliance and went out hunting.
When a lion appeared in their path, the fox realized the danger that threatened them, and going up to the lion
he undertook to hand over the ass to him in exchange for a guarantee of security.
On receiving the lion's promise to let him go, he led the ass into a trap.
But the lion, when he saw that the ass could not possibly escape, seized the fox first and then went after the ass at
his leisure.
Those who plot again their friends often find to their surprise that they destroy themselves into the bargain.