The Ass and the Horse_英语寓言故事

an ass besought a horse to spare him a small portion of his feed.
"yes," said the horse; "if any remains out of what i am now
eating i will give it you for the sake of my own superior
dignity, and if you will come when i reach my own stall in the
evening, i will give you a little sack full of barley."
the ass
replied, "thank you.
but i can't think that you, who refuse me a
little matter now.
will by and by confer on me a greater
benefit."