Moral Story
A Slave And a Lion
Once there was a slave. He was very hardworking and kindhearted; but his master was very cruel. He made him work day and night; but gave gave him very little to eat. Moreover, he abused and tortured him. They slave could not bear such a life. He started thinking of running away. One day he found a fit opportunity and slipped away, in the darkness of the night, to the nearby jungle. He found a lonely cave and went into it. As he was tired, he was soon asleep.A lion also find out its way to that cave. The slave got up and was frightened to see the big lion so close to him. He was about to run away when he was caught sight of the swollen paw of the lion. The lion was moaning with pain. Actually, a thorn had run into its paw. The slave was a kind fellow. He made up his mind to help the lion and took the risk. He went near the lion and took out the thorn from its paw. The lion looked at the slave with his thankful eyes and went his way.
After some time, the slave was caught and brought before the cruel the master. He decided to throw him before a hungry lion, so that his punishment should serve as warning for other slaves. So, he as made to stand in an arena and a big fierce hungry lion was let loose at him. The lion rushed towards him, but as soon as came near him, he bowed down and started licking his feel. All the people were much surprised. Actually, the lion had recognized that he was the same man who removed the thorn from its paw. When the master came to know about its incident, he was much impressed by his kindness and set him free.
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