Characters—Lion, Fox, Elephant, Tiger, and Other Animals
Elephant. Dear me—we must find one.
Tiger. One what?
Elephant. A story-teller for the lion. He wants one who will tell him stories one after another without stopping. It’s a task indeed.
Camel. Yes, yes, and he will put us to death if we fail to find some one who can do so.
Tiger. He’s king, and they say the king kills when he will. I do not know what we shall do.
Fox. Let me think. I have it—Tell the king you have found the story-teller that he wished for.
At Court
Lion. So, Mr Fox, you are to tell me stories without ceasing.
Fox. Yes, O King Lion.