SCENE II—_Another Part of the Forest

_Mother Deer._ Can you not help me, animals? The lion has taken my little deer, the only one I had.

_Elephant._ I am sorry for you. But the lion is the king of the forest. He takes what he will and keeps what he likes. I cannot help you.

_Mother Deer._ [_Goes on._] Can you not help me, Camel? You are always kind and gentle.

_Camel._ The lion did wrong to take your deer. He did a great wrong, but I cannot help you.

_Mother Deer._ [_Goes on._] Surely, little jackal, _you_ will help me.

_Jackal._ Sh! Sh! I’m afraid of the lion, myself. We’ve never been very good friends. I wish I could help you. Let me see. I have it! Go to Bunny Rabbit. He’s a little creature, but he’s wise and brave.

_Mother Deer._ You say he’s wise?

_Jackal._ He is.

_Mother Deer._ And brave?

_Jackal._ He is.

_Mother Deer._ Then I will go at once.