V.

In ancient times, a ferocious lion lived in the forest, killing without remorse. The other animals were terrified. To stop the lion’s deadly hunts, some animals offered to provide him with food each day. Some animals would still die, of course, but the rest would live in peace. The lion agreed and enjoyed months of the easy life.

One day it was the hare’s turn to present himself to the lion. Although small, the hare was very crafty. “Lion, lion,” the hare cried out as he approached. “Help me, help me! Another lion is trying to eat me. But I am to be your dinner! You must stop him!”

Furious that someone was trying to steal his food, the lion demanded, “Take me to the thief. I will make him pay for this mischief!”

The hare and the lion made their way through the forest, eventually reached a deep well. There the lion looked down and saw his own reflection in the water. Thinking he had found the creature who tried to steal his food, the lion jumped down, ready to fight.

Alas, the lion never came out of that well, and the animals lived in peace from that day on.