The Kings Monkey

Once a king, had a pet monkey. He always kept him close for his amusement. The monkey, fed on the various dishes that the king gave him, grew large and was given respect by all who surrounded the king. 

Indeed, the king, due to his love and trust of the monkey, even gave him a sword to carry.In the vicinity of the palace the king had a garden with many trees of various sorts. Early in the springtime the king noticed how beautiful the garden was. Its flowers exuded a magnificent fragrance, while swarms of bees sang. Thus looking for some peaceful time, he went inside the garden. He ordered all his servants to wait for him at the entrance.

After having walked through and observing the garden, he grew tired and said to his monkey, I want to sleep a little while. Take care that nothing disturbs me! Having said this, the king fell asleep.

Now a bee, pursuing the aroma of the flowers, flew up and sat on his head. Seeing this, the monkey thought angrily, What is this? Am I to allow this common creature to bite the king in front of my eyes?. With that he proceeded to drive it away. 

However, in spite of the monkey's defense, the bee approached the king again and again. Finally, blinded by anger, the monkey drew his sword and struck down the bee with a single blow. However, the same blow also split the king's head.The monkey explained to every one how it had happened, but thereafter he was shunned and despised by everyone. Thus it is said, Do not choose a fool for a friend, for the king was killed by a monkey. It is better to have a clever enemy than a foolish friend.