Aesop's Fables, Part 38 summary
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In The Slave and the Lion, a runaway slave removes a thorn from a lion’s paw and shares its cave before returning to town, where he is captured and condemned to face wild beasts. When the same lion greets him affectionately in the arena, the crowd appeals for mercy, and the governor frees them both.
What happens
- A Slave escapes his cruel master and takes shelter in a cave in the desert.
- The Lion returns with an injured paw, and the Slave removes a thorn and treats the wound.
- They share the cave until the Slave longs for human company and returns to town.
- The Slave is captured, and his former master orders him thrown to beasts during a public spectacle.
- The Lion recognizes him in the arena and shows affection, prompting the audience to demand mercy.
- The governor responds to the Lion’s gratitude and loyalty by freeing both friends.
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What to notice
The governor recognizes the Lion’s loyalty and ends the threatened punishment. The friendship brings freedom to both the Slave and the Lion.
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Why does the Slave leave the Lion’s cave?
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