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2 the food he needed in his 3 way, sent out word that he 4 dying, andwould appreciate a last 5 from all his subjects. So one 6 one theycame in sorrow to 7 a last goodbye to hrm, and 8 by one he atethem up. 9 the Fox arrived to pay his IO, bu’t being a cautious beasthe 11 in the doorway, and from there 12 asked after his Majesty’shealth. Ah! 13 dearest friend, said the Lion, Is 14 you at last?Won’t you come 15 me and speak a word of 16 in your poor King’sear, who 17 so short a time to live? 18 you, said the Fox, I would19 do so, except I fear your 20 is catching. for look at all 21 footstepsleading in, and not a 22 going out!

Don’t trust the tyrant 23 asks for pity.

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