"My friends," said the Lion, "I've parted, you see,

The whole into six, which is right, you'll agree;

One part I may claim, as my share in the trade."

"Oh, take it and welcome," they all of them said.

"I claim too the second; since no one denies

'Twas my courage and conduct that gained you the prize:

And for the third; that you know is a fine

To the Lord of the manor, and therefore is mine."

"Hey day!" said the fox; "Stop a bit," said the lion,

"I have not quite done," said he, fixing his eye on