The Snake and the Swallow

A swallow had built her nest in a courtroom and successfully reared a fine family of young birds. One fateful day, a snake emerged from a crack in the wall, poised to devour the helpless chicks.

The just judge, witnessing this impending tragedy, immediately issued an injunction to protect the young birds. He ordered their removal to his own house, but in a surprising twist, he ended up consuming them himself.

This tale serves as a reminder that even those in positions of authority may not always act in the best interests of the innocent.