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The Ass and His Masters

                    Once upon a time , a herb seller lived in a village. He owned an ass which he used for his business. The man often went to the nearby city markets to sell his herbs. He loaded his pack of herbs on the back of the ass. The animal was not happy with his master as he gave him little food to eat and overburdened him with loads. Moreover, he felt that his master never paid attention to him.          The disappointed ass made a petition to Jupiter to be released from his present service and to be provided with another master. "I pray you send me another master, because this master uses me only for loading his goods," complained the ass, "he hardly cares for me." "Well, I will grant your wish if it so pleases you," said Jupiter, "but make sure you are satisfied with your new master."         Jupiter fulfilled the desire of the ass. The animal was sold to a tile maker. Af...