The song "The Fox" is a traditional folk song that tells the story of a clever fox on a chilly night who goes out hunting for food. The fox prays for the moon to give him light as he has many miles to cover before reaching the town. On his way, he comes across a pen where ducks and geese are kept, and he decides to catch some for his meal. The fox manages to grab the grey goose by the neck and carries the ducks on his back despite their "quack, quack" noises. The commotion wakes up an old woman who realizes that her grey goose is missing, and she alerts her husband John about the fox's presence in the town. The fox eventually reaches his cozy den, where he is welcomed by his little ones. They suggest that he goes back to the town as it must be a mighty fine place. The fox and his wife then enjoy a delicious meal of goose with their children, and they never had such a supper in their life. Overall, the song highlights the cunning nature of the fox and his ability to outsmart his prey. It also illustrates the idea of survival in a harsh environment, where animals must hunt for food to survive the harsh winter.
