a sick stag lay down in a quiet corner of its pasture-ground. his panions came in great numbers to inquire after his health, and each one helped himself to a share of the food which had been placed for his use; so that he died, not from his sickness, but from the failure of the means of living.

evil panions bring more hurt than profit.

一头鹿生病了，躺在草地上无法起身。他的伙伴纷纷来探望，希望他早日恢复健康。但是他们每一次来都会吃掉一些青草，最后把鹿四周的青草都吃完了。后来，鹿的身体虽然已经康复，却因为食物短缺依然丢了性命。

结交无用的朋友，不仅没有益处，还会蒙受损失。