The Animals' Rebellion

Clifton Bingham

• 28 september 2025
• 9781465547422

Samenvatting:

The "Trip to Sea"1 had long been made, The "Picnic"2 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