Since the creation of the world, no ass had ever had such long ears.

'Ah,' said the Cuckoo, 'our luck is excellent; our quarrel is a matter of ears: here is our judge.

God Almighty made him for the very purpose!' The Ass went on browsing.

He little thought that one day he would have to decide a question of music.

But Providence amuses itself with this and many another thing.