Seeing the couple approach in this simple humble manner, they continued their lazy ways, wings spread out to catch the early summer warmth. As the couple drew level, Reynard seized his opportunity and shot out his arm to grab a fat goose that was innocent enough to lie trustingly in his way. There was an awful squeaking and fluttering as the bird flew up on the air, minus all its tail feathers. As Grimbert turned round, startled, half these feathers fluttered to the ground, whilst the other half of them could be clearly seen in the Fox's guilty hand. I am most dreadfully sorry.
Old habits die hard, and it was just a reflex action.
I quite forgot myself. I haven't undone my absolution, for it was most sincerely meant. I really shall try much harder. I swear I shall really be on my guard from now on. It most certainly won't happen again.