Once upon a time there was a venomous and evil snake living close to a fountain. She lived alone, and she used to poison the water for killing the animals which drank there. One day a rabbit arrive to the fountain and drank water. Soon he felt bad, and he sat down on a rock next to the pipe. The snake said:
- Do you feel sick, little rabbit?
- Hi, snake. Yes; certainly I don't feel good. Do you know why?
- Yes. You have drunk the water I poisoned this morning. Sure you'll die in a few minutes; and later I will eat you.
- Oh, no! Don't tell me that!! My poor children are waiting for me in the warren. I have to suckle them, or they will die!!
The snake, seeing that may she could get some delicious baby rabbits, hatched a plan for getting them.
- Well, little rabbit, although you'll die, there's one solution. I can take care of your babies. Why don't you tell me where is your warren? I promise you I'll protect them.
The little rabbit, desperate, explained the ubication of the warren.
- I do not trust you completely, snake. But I have no other option Ok. Listen. My warren is next to the river, in the waterfalls, under a willow. Go there and you'll find my babies. Please, take care of them!!
- You're stupid, little rabbit!! - said the snake - How do you think I was going to protect your babies? They're so tender, so appealing... I think they're going to be a nice dinner. Bye!!
The little rabbit died, but with a smile on her face. Of course that under the willow, next to the river, in the waterfalls, of course there was a warren. But not a rabbit warren. That night, the mongoose ate a succulent green snake which had arrived asking for some baby rabbits.