Ezra and the Lion Cub (4 page)

 

 

“Hurry up!” commanded King Ezra.
“Easy for you to say…your majesty.”

 

 

Ezra and the donkey made their way through the woods.
It was tough going. Ezra was hit in the face by a branch.
“Hey, watch where you're going.”
“But I am,” the donkey replied.

 

 

Something or someone got in their way.

“Who are you? You are blocking the path.” “I hear you are bragging about being king of the forest,” said the lion cub.
“I am king of the forest,” Ezra replied.
“Smells like trouble,” said the donkey.

 

 

“Everyone knows I am king of the forest,” retorted the lion cub.
“No, you're not. I am.”
“Well, it's certainly not me,” muttered the donkey.

 

 

A group of monkeys gathered in the trees to watch the argument.
The lion cub sprang at Ezra.