Chastity

The Bird in a Box A bird that takes flight gives a servant girl a lesson on the nature of chastity.

Deception

The Sea Urchin The sea urchin lays a trap for mice by seeming to be other than what it is.

Frigidity

The Cold Grindstone A cold, indifferent grindstone can shape a tender heart while involving no love of its own because by nature it has none to give.

Liberty

The Caged Bird People who are confined in body, or who have lost their freedom in other ways, will find that true liberty is a matter of the heart, mind and spirit.

Lust

The Blacksmith's Forge The heat of lust can be cooled, but only under severe protest. Therefore many do not seek the remedy of natural love.

Responsibility

The Tortoise's Burden You can't run away from your troubles. No matter where you go, the burden of responsibility and heartaches will always follow until you deal with them where you are.

Seduction

The Biter Bitten A seagull learns a painful lesson about seduction when it unexpectedly comes across an oyster lying open in the sand.