Jupiter granted beards to the She-Goats at their own request, much to the disgust of the he-Goats, who considered this to be an unwarrantable invasion of their rights and dignities.So they sent a deputation to him to protest against his action.He, however, advised them not to raise any objections."What's in a tuft of hair?"said he."Let them have it if they want it.They can never be a match for you in strength."
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THE SHE-GOATS AND THEIR BEARDS
LES CHÈVRES ET LEURS BARBES
Jupiter granted beards to the She-Goats at their own request, much to the disgust of the he-Goats, who considered this to be an unwarrantable invasion of their rights and dignities.
Jupiter a accordé la barbe aux She-Goats à leur demande, au grand dégoût des He-Goats, qui considéraient cela comme une invasion injustifiée de leurs droits et de leur dignité.
So they sent a deputation to him to protest against his action.
Ils lui ont donc envoyé une députation pour protester contre son action.
He, however, advised them not to raise any objections.
Il leur a toutefois conseillé de ne pas soulever d'objections.
"What's in a tuft of hair?"
"Qu'y a-t-il dans une touffe de cheveux ?"
said he.
dit-il.
"Let them have it if they want it.
"Qu'ils l'aient s'ils le veulent.
They can never be a match for you in strength."
Ils ne pourront jamais t'égaler en force".
