Took in ’most every one he met.
The first was Mister Wolf, who said,
“Your Majesty—” “Off with his head!”
The angry monarch roared. “I am,
I’d have you know, a Woolly Lamb.”
Then Mistress Lamb, who, being near,
Had heard, addressed him: “Brother dear—”
“Odds cats!” the lion roared. “My word!
Such insolence I never heard!”
His rage was a terrific sight