The Lion and the Mouse (5)

The Lion and the Mouse (5)

" I don't think there is anything you can do, " said the lion.
" These ropes are very strong. I have pushed and pulled with all my might, but I cannot get free. "

" I have an idea ! " said the mouse.
" Just hold still, and I will get to work. "

She quickly began chewing through the thick ropes with her small, sharp teeth.



The mouse worked and worked, and before long she had chewed through enough rope for the lion to get out of the trap.

Soon the lion wriggled free.

He was very grateful to the mouse.
" Mouse, " he said, " I thank you for saving me, and I am sorry that I laughed at you before. "

" I told you that I would help you someday when you agreed to spare me, " said the mouse.
" I always keep my word. "

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