Robert Louis Stevenson’s Fables was published in New York by Longmans, Green in 1902. Previously, the thirteen fables had been published with other works. Stevenson had a long-standing fascination with the fable as a literary form. In 1888, he approached his publisher with a collection of fables that he had composed over the years.
After the 32nd chapter of Treasure Island, two of the puppets strolled out to have a pipe before business should begin again, and met in an open place not far from the story. 'Good–morning, Cap’n,' said the first, with a man–o’-war salute, and a beaming countenance. 'Ah, Silver!' grunted the other. 'You’re in a bad way, Silver.'
