This pretty picture is taken from the famous old Lafontaine fable, and shows the old miller and his son taking the ass away to the fair, while the kind hearted old lady bids a fond adieu to... See full summary
Le meunier, son fils et l'âne (1908) Online
This pretty picture is taken from the famous old Lafontaine fable, and shows the old miller and his son taking the ass away to the fair, while the kind hearted old lady bids a fond adieu to her pet and sees the men off on their journey. They are strolling along the road when they meet an old neighbor, who derides them for being so foolish as to walk. Thereupon the son mounts the ass, and they go on their way, only to be stopped by another old man, who shames the young man for riding and letting his elder walk. The son, not wishing to he thought selfish, dismounts and the old man gets on. Next they meet a girl, who tells the boy that he should ride on the animal's back with the father and not trudge along. He quickly follows her advice, but their combined weight nearly breaks the poor beast's back. They go a bit further and soon meet a young couple, who remonstrate with them for their cruelty to the poor beast; so, wishing to be obliging, they both take to their feet again. Tired and ...