Fifth Night
The Story of the Tribe of King Cobra
FIFTH NIGHT
THE STORY OF THE TRIBE OF KING COBRA
It was the fifth night of the Sa'-zada tales. As usual, Hathi, Grey Wolf, and all the other animals, jostling each other merrily like a lot of schoolboys, had gathered in front of Tiger's cage.
Said the Keeper: "Comrades, you must all be very careful, for this is Snake's night."