The Lion And The Bull
Aesop Fable: The Lion And The Bull
A lion, greatly desiring to capture a Bull, and yet afraid to
attack him on account of his great size, resorted to a trick
to ensure his destruction.
He approached the Bull and said,
"I have slain a fine sheep, my friend; and if you will come
home and partake of him with me, I shall be delighted to
have your company." The Lion said this in the hope that, as
the Bull was in the act of reclining to eat, he might attack
him to advantage, and make his meal on him. The Bull, on
approaching the Lion’s den, saw the huge spits and giant
caldrons, and no sign whatever of the sheep, and, without
saying a word, quietly took his departure.
The Lion inquired
why he went off so abruptly without a word of salutation
to his host, who had not given him any cause for offense.
"I have reasons enough," said the Bull. "I see no indication
whatever of your having slaughtered a sheep, while I do
see very plainly every preparation for your dining on a bull."
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