Panchtantra - Stories and Tales - India

One day, a mosquito happened to enter the royal chamber through an open window. She saw the wonderful bed and the decorations, and realized that it must be some great personage who resided there. She wondered how the blood of such a rich man would taste, and decided to stay back to try it out. The flea saw the mosquito and asked, "Who are you, and what are you doing here?" The mosquito replied, "I am a mosquito, and I have come from the stagnant pond outside the garden. I am tired and hungry. Could I please stay here tonight?"