The Lion and the Donkey

A Lion and a Donkey made an agreement to go out hunting together. By-and-by they came to a cave, where wild goats abode.

The Lion took up his station at the mouth of the cave, and the Donkey, going within, kicked and brayed, and made a mighty fuss to frighten them out.

When the Lion had caught them, the Ass came out and asked him if he had not made a noble fight.

"Yes, indeed," said the Lion; "and I assure you, you would have frightened me too, if I had not known you to be a Donkey."