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(We must not dwell on trifles and forget what truly matters.) Through a patch of scrub, Pursued by dogs (Not running, I say), A Rabbit flew. From his burrow 5 A companion emerged And said to him, “Stop, My friend! What’s all this?” —“What do you think?” he replied. “I’m quite out of breath... 10 Two scoundrel greyhounds Are chasing after me.” —“Yes,” said the other, “I see them over there... But those aren’t greyhounds.” 15 —“Then what are they?”—“Rabbit hounds.” —“What? Rabbit hounds, you say? As much as my grandfather! Greyhounds, pure greyhounds: I’ve had a good look at them.” 20 —“They’re rabbit hounds, come now! You know nothing about it.” —“They’re greyhounds, I tell you.” —“And I say rabbit hounds.” While they were arguing, 25 The dogs came up And caught unawares My two Rabbits. Those who, over matters Of little consequence, 30 Neglect what truly counts Should take this lesson to heart.