Simplify "At this, the assembly fell silent. Each Mouse looked around at the others, their excitement fading into a heavy realization. The young Mouse, who had proposed the idea so boldly, began to squirm under the weight of the old Mouse's question.

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Finally, a brave Mouse spoke up, "Surely, one of us will step forward. We cannot let fear dictate our lives any longer! We must be courageous!"

The old Mouse shook his head slowly, his whiskers twitching with doubt. "Courage is admirable, young one, but bravery without wisdom can lead us to disaster. We must consider the risks involved. The Cat will not take kindly to being adorned with a bell, and we all know how swift and cunning she is."

The Mice murmured among themselves, grappling with the dichotomy of fear and the desire to reclaim their lives from the Cat. Some suggested sneaking up on her while she was sleeping; others proposed distracting her with food while a brave Mouse attached the bell.

Then an elder Mouse, whose age showed in her balding fur and weary eyes, stood. "Let us not waste our time on dreams that lead us to danger," she said with a sigh. "We need a plan that can be executed without throwing any of us into the jaws of the Cat."

"But what then can we do?" asked one, frustration creeping into his voice. "If we cannot risk a single Mouse's life, we are doomed to remain her prey forever.""

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The assembly fell quiet as the Mice looked at one another, their excitement turning into unease. The young Mouse who had boldly suggested the idea fidgeted under the scrutiny of the old Mouse's question.

Finally, a courageous Mouse spoke, "One of us must step up! We can’t let fear control us anymore! We need to be brave!"

The old Mouse shook his head, his whiskers quivering with skepticism. "Courage is good, young one, but acting without wisdom can lead to trouble. We must weigh the risks carefully. The Cat won’t welcome a bell and she is very quick and clever."

The Mice murmured, torn between their fear and the need to reclaim their lives from the Cat. Some suggested sneaking up on her while she slept, while others thought about distracting her with food so a brave Mouse could attach the bell.

Then an elder Mouse, her balding fur and tired eyes showing her age, spoke up. "Let’s not waste time on dangerous dreams," she sighed. "We need a safer plan that doesn't put any of us at risk of the Cat."

"But what can we do?" one cried out, frustration in his voice. "If we can't risk even one Mouse's life, we’ll stay her prey forever."