25. THE LION AND THE MOUSE.
A Lion once in kingly pride,
Ranging at will the forest wide,
By accident his paw so dread,
Upon a trembling Mouse was laid,
Which, pleading hard for liberty,
The generous beast at once set free.
It chanced the Lion, after that,
In hunters toils one day was caught:
The Mouse, who heard his roaring noise,
And knew his benefactor's voice,
With teeth so sharp the meshes severed,
And gratefully his friend delivered!
Mercy and gratitude are the ornaments of life. One good turn deserves another. [more info]
A Lion once in kingly pride,
Ranging at will the forest wide,
By accident his paw so dread,
Upon a trembling Mouse was laid,
Which, pleading hard for liberty,
The generous beast at once set free.
It chanced the Lion, after that,
In hunters toils one day was caught:
The Mouse, who heard his roaring noise,
And knew his benefactor's voice,
With teeth so sharp the meshes severed,
And gratefully his friend delivered!
Mercy and gratitude are the ornaments of life. One good turn deserves another. [more info]
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