a panther, by sopassion towards one about to die even though no one should hurt him, threw in some food to prolong his life. at night they returned home, not dreaming of any danger, but supposing that on the morrow they would find him dead. the panther, however, when he had recruited his feeble strength, freed himself with a sudden bound from the pit, and hastened to his den with rapid steps. after a few days he came forth and slaughtered the cattle, and, killing the shepherds who had attacked him, raged with angry fury. then they who had spared his life, fearing for their safety, surrendered to him their flocks and begged only for their lives. to them the panther made this reply: "i remember alike those who sought my life with stones, and those who gave me food aside, therefore, your fears. i return as an enemy only to those who injured me."

一头豹不小心掉进了一个陷阱里，有些牧羊人路过看见了，不仅没有帮他摆脱困境，反而用木棍和石头打他。【如沫文學】但也有很多好心的村民给豹子一些食物，帮助他延长生命。晚上，牧羊人回家了，恢复体力的豹子从陷阱里跳出来跑掉了。

豹子在家中休养了几天，等恢复元气之后，就跑到牧羊人所在的村子把攻击过他的牧羊人全都杀死了，还咬死很多羊。其余的村民非常害怕，就主动把自家的羊送到豹子面前，乞求他只把羊吃掉，而不要伤害他们的性命。豹子回答道:“我是恩怨分明的，谁攻击我，谁给我食物，我心里记得很清楚。你们不用担心，我只报复伤害过我的人。”

伤害才会产生敌意。