The lion is called the king of the forest. He is big and strong. So, the smaller animals are afraid of him except his wife, Queen Lioness.
One morning, the king of the forest was in his irritable mood. His wife, the Queen had said something he did not like. Queen Lioness had told King Lion that his breath was unpleasant. So, King called animals.
First, he called the sheep. "Friend Sheep,” opening wide his big mouth, “Would you say that my breath smells unpleasant?”
Believing that the lion wanted an honest answer, the sheep gave it, and the king bit off his head. King Lion was very angry.
He roared and called the goat. “Mr. Goat, tell me the truth. Do I have a bad smell? Do I have bad breath?” The goat saw the sheep’s meat and bones. He was afraid of the lion. So, the goat said, “Why, your Majesty, you have a breath as sweet as the roses in the garden”. Before he could finish, the goat was torn to pieces. “I do not like liars,” roared king Lion.
At last, the lion called the horse. The horse walked slowly. He looked sick. He coughed and coughed.
“Friend horse, tell me the truth. Queen Lioness said I have a bad breath. She said I have a bad smell. Is it true?” The horse coughed and coughed. Then he said softly, “King Lion, I have a bad cold. It rained hard while I was carrying crops for my master. I think I also have a head cold. So, I cannot smell at all. I am sorry; I cannot answer your question”. King Lion nodded, “Go home and rest. Get well soon.”
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