The tree threw Tumtollo to the ground.”
“No, no, Tumtollo,” snapped the fire, “I am not strong. If I were, could the water put me out?”
“The water it is, then, that is strong,” said Tumtollo.
“The water put out the fire.
The fire burned the rope.
The rope bound the lion.
The lion drove away the bear.
The bear robbed the bee.
The bee stung the ox.