Ezra and the Lion Cub (3 page)

 

 

Because he was so pleased with himself, Ezra made a proclamation:
“I am King of the Forest,” he declared. “I am the ruler of the forest,” he said to anyone or anything that would listen.

 

 

“You look like an ass to me,” said a voice.
“Who are you?” asked Ezra.
“You aren't a very smart king if you must ask.
I am a donkey, your majesty.”
“You dare speak to me this way?”
“I'm afraid so,” said the donkey.

 

 

“A king mustn't walk when he can ride.
I command you to carry me through the forest.”
“Beast of burden, that's me” replied the donkey.
“Of course, King…King…?”
“King Ezra to you, silly donkey.”

 

 

“Where to, your Majesty?”
“Just keep going until I tell you to stop.”
“Just my luck. A king who doesn't know where he is going.”