The Animals' Rebellion

E-text prepared by Hilary Caws-Elwitt in honor of Jean Caws
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London Ernest Nister
Printed in Bavaria.
New York E P Dutton & Co
The Tiger was dissatisfied— Why should the Lion reign? he cried; He's no more King of Beasts than I; So let us all his rule defy!
A secret meeting then he called: And while the others stood appalled, His wants and grievances explained, And quickly some adherents gained.
The Fox his joy could not conceal-- In guns, thought he, I'll make a deal! The Owl, who all his speeches heard, Took care to take down every word:
And ere the rising of the sun, The Great Rebellion had begun!
The King sat on his Throne one day, His Crown upon his brow; To him, in most obsequious way, The Tiger made his bow.
His long petition he unrolled, With names all written down; The courtiers stared—their blood ran cold— King Leo gave a frown.
What have we here? demanded he, And what does he require? The Elephant said, Here I see A traitor, royal sire!