The Owls and the Crows

The owls and crows were enemies. The owls attacked at night, when the crows could not see. Many crows wanted immediate revenge, but their elder advised strategy.

One crow pretended to be rejected by his own people and took shelter near the owls. Slowly he gained their trust and learned where they slept during the day.

When the time was right, he returned to the crows. They blocked the owls' cave with dry grass and smoke. Strategy succeeded where rage would have failed.