Page 19 - HP3B 005 Androclus and the Lion

running, he noticed it was his friend.

Androclus dropped his sword and

shield and spread his arms to hug

the lion. The crow booed the slave.

They wanted him to fight the lion

or run for his life instead of waiting

to be killed. When the lion got close

enough, the crowd was shocked.

They expected the lion to kill and Androclus was sent to the King’s

devour the slave, but the lion licked palace and was ordered to explain

Androclus’ face and played with him what happened in the colosseum.

like a kitten. Both Androclus and the “The lion is my best friend. We ate

lion rubbed their heads against each and played together inside the cave,

other and hugged each other. where I hid myself,” said Androclus.