I can see that he is getting disheartened , and very soon he will give up the search . Have patience just a little longer . ' The hedgehop said no more , and pretended to be satisfied ; but when some days had gone by he woke the jackal , who was sleeping soundly after a hunt which had lasted several hours . ' I have just had notice , ' remarked the hedgehog , shaking him , ` that my family wish to have a banquet to-morrow , and they have invited you to it . Will you come ? ' ` Certainly , ' answered the jackal , ` with pleasure . But as I have to go out in the morning you can meet me on the road . ' ` That will do very well , ' replied the hedgehog . And the jackal went to sleep again , for he was obliged to be up early . Punctual to the moment the hedgehog arrived at the place appointed for their meeting , and as the jackal was not there he sat down and waited for him . ` Ah , there you are ! ' he cried , when the dusky yellow form at last turned the corner . ' I had nearly given you up ! Indeed , I almost wish you had not come , for I hardly know where I shall hide you . ' ` Why should you hide me anywhere ? ' asked the jackal . ` What is the matter with you ? ' ` Well , so many of the guests have brought their dogs and mules with them , that I fear it may hardly be safe for you to go amongst them . No ; do n't run off that way , ' he added quickly , ` because there is another troop that are coming over the hill . Lie down here , and I will throw these sacks over you ; and keep still for your life , whatever happens . '
And what did happen was , XXXXX when the jackal was lying covered up , under a little hill , the hedgehog set a great stone rolling , which crushed him to death .
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