Had to go to the original post. I thought maybe you were discussing Of Mice and Men.
LOL
Yeah, I was an early teenager when I read it originally, and I wanted the adventure story that was promised, and a happily ever after.
Perhaps I need to read it again with an adult's mind. :-)
Charles: No, I don't remember the translation, but I am thinking it's a real insult to the rabbit being told that.