The Wicked Fox and the Wise Cock- Story

The Wicked Fox and the Wise Cock/A Fox and A Cock/The Cunning Fox and the Wise Cock/Slyness of the Fox

Once upon a time there lived a clever fox in a jungle. One day it came out of the forest in search of food and entered a village. Suddenly it came up with a cock sitting on the branch of a tree behind a house.
The hungry fox intended that he might eat the cock. So, with a sweet voice he started to praise it saying, “Hello, dear cock! I have brought a good news from the heaven. A new order is passed for all of us. From now on all the birds and animals will become friends and live together in peace.” The cock was surprised at his word. He asked, “Is it true?” The Fox replied, “Yes, of course. Come down from the tree and test if you wish.” But the cock suspected him. He started to think wisely. He said, “Dear Fox, wait a bit. A few of our friends are coming along.
The fox got stuck and said, “Friends! Who are coming? What do you mean?” The cock replied, “There come some hounds. Have patience for a while, friend.” On hearing the word ‘hound’, the fox was seized with panic. He started to run away. The cock continued, “Why are you running? Stop! Stop! Fox. What about our friendship?” The only reply was, “Forget it.