"The Wolf and the Lamb" is a fable attributed to Aesop. In the story, a hungry wolf encounters a lamb drinking from a stream. The wolf, looking for an excuse to eat the lamb, accuses it of muddying the water. The lamb, being innocent and far away, tries to defend itself, but the wolf continues to invent reasons to justify his actions. Ultimately, the wolf disregards the lamb's pleas and devours it anyway. This fable illustrates themes of power and injustice, showing how the strong can exploit the weak without reason or morality.