Androcles and the Lion, by Adam, adapted from Aesop

Androcles fled to the forest. He found a Lion moaning. At first he turned to flee, but the Lion didn't pursue him. He went up to the Lion and saw a thorn in his paw. Androcles pulled the thorn out and put a bandage on his paw. The Lion licked his hand and took him to his cave. Then the Lion brought him meat every day. One day, both of them were captured! Androcles and the Lion were kept in cages. The Emperor wanted Androcles to be eaten by the Lion. Everyone came to the arena to watch. The hungry Lion was let loose, but he recognized his friend and licked him. Androcles told the story to the Emperor. Then Androcles and the Lion were freed. Being thankful is the sign of good souls.