Androcles

Once upon a time Androcles, a slave,escaped from his master to the forest. As he was walking around there he found a Lion lying down and moaning. He turned to flee but he saw the Lion did not pursue him, so he turned back and went straight to him. The Lion put out his bloody and swelled paw, so Androcles found a big thorn had got into it which was the cause of all the pain. He decided to pull out the thorn. Then the Lion was able to stand up again because the pain had gone. He licked the hand of Androcles to think him for his kindness. Afterwards the Lion took Androcles to his cave and brought him food every day.
One day both Androcles and the Lion were captured. Androcles was judged to be the food of the Lion. The Emperor also came to see the punishment. At the middle of the arena Androcles stood alone. Then the Lion was let loose from his cage. He ran straight to his food but as soon as he came near ho could remember that the poor victim was Androcles,his beloved friend. He licked his friend's hand and fawned upon him like a dog.


The Emperor was surprised at this situation, so he called Androcles to him, Androcles told the Emperor the whole story. Afterthat he was freed and apologized, and the gratful Lion let looseto his forest.


This story teaches you that
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls”