The Arabian Nights

“Dog,” said she, “instead of creeping before me, dare you present yourself in this shape, thinking to frighten me?” “And thou,” replied the lion, “art thou not afraid to break the treaty which was solemnly made and confirmed between us by oath, not to wrong or do one another any injury?” “Wretch,” replied the princess, “I justly may reproach thee with having done so.” The lion answered fiercely, “Thou shalt quickly have thy reward


573 of 6676

“Dog,” said she, “instead of creeping before me, dare you present yourself in this shape, thinking to frighten me?” “And thou,” replied the lion, “art thou not afraid to break the treaty which was solemnly made and confirmed between us by oath, not to wrong or do one another any injury?” “Wretch,” replied the princess, “I justly may reproach thee with having done so.” The lion answered fiercely, “Thou shalt quickly have thy reward


573 of 6676