A kid was perched up on the top of a house, and looking downsaw a wolf passing under him. Immediately he began to revile1 andattack his enemy. "Murderer and thief," He cried, "What do youhere near honest folks' houses? how dare you make an appearancewhere your vile2 deeds are known?" "Curse away, my young friend," Said the wolf. 
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance. 