The Fox and the Black Grouse

A fox was running through the forest when she saw a black grouse in a tree and called to him: — Terenty, Terenty! I have been to town.

A fox was running through the forest when she saw a black grouse in a tree and called to him:

— Terenty, Terenty! I have been to town.

— Boo-boo-boo, boo-boo-boo! So you have.

— Terenty, Terenty! I have brought back a decree.

— Boo-boo-boo, boo-boo-boo! So you have.

— It says that you black grouse should not sit in the trees anymore, but should all walk about in the green meadows.

— Boo-boo-boo, boo-boo-boo! If we must walk, then walk we shall.

— Terenty, who is that coming? — asked the fox when she heard hoofbeats and a dog barking.

— A man.

— What is running behind him?

— A foal.

— What kind of tail does it have?

— A hooked one.

— Well then, goodbye, Terenty! I have things to do at home.