Shatapatha Brahmana 14.1.1.8

14.1.1.8

tā ha vamrya ūcuḥ imā vai vamryo yadupadīkā yo'sya jyāmapyadyātkimasmai prayacetetyannādyamasmai prayacemāpi dhanvannapo'dhigacettathāsmai sarvamannādyam prayacemeti tatheti

Then the ants said--these ants (vamrî), doubtless, were that (kind called) 'upadîkâ '--'What would ye give to him who should gnaw the bowstring?'--'We would give him the (constant) enjoyment of food, and he would find water even in the desert: so we would give him every enjoyment of food.'--'So be it,' they said.