Scene II—Another Part of the Forest
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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.
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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.