The Animals' Rebellion
9781465547422
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Library of Alexandria
Overview
The Trip to Sea1 had long been made, The Picnic2 bills had all been paid; But if you'll listen, I will tell What made the animals rebel. The Tiger was dissatisfied— Why should the Lion reign? he cried; He’s no more King of Beasts than I; So let us all his rule defy! A secret meeting then he called: And while the others stood appalled, His wants and grievances explained, And quickly some adherents gained. The Fox his joy could not conceal—In guns, thought he, I'll make a deal! The Owl, who all his speeches heard, Took care to take down every word: And ere the rising of the sun, The Great Rebellion had begun
