The scorpion seeks a ride across the river, and by the river sits a frog.
The scorpion requests the frog to bring him across the river on his back, and the frog refuses, fearing the scorpion’s poisonous sting.
The scorpion then pleads, “You can trust me.” Upon hearing his pleas, the frog acquiesces. But as the frog bears the scorpion across the water, he feels the sting.
The poison spreads through the frog’s body, paralyzing his limbs. He asks the scorpion why he stung him, as now, they both will drown.
“It’s in my nature,” says the scorpion.
