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Androcles and<br />

the lion<br />

Long ago in ancient Rome, a<br />

slave named Androcles escaped<br />

from his master into the forest.<br />

He wandered around the forest<br />

for many days, foraging for food<br />

and hiding.<br />

One day, Androcles discovered<br />

a lion lying in the grass, moaning<br />

in pain. As he cautiously<br />

approached, he noticed a large<br />

thorn in the lion’s paw. <strong>The</strong> paw<br />

was swollen and bleeding. Very gently, Androcles pulled out the thorn<br />

and bandaged the paw. <strong>The</strong> lion led Androcles to his cave. <strong>The</strong> lion’s<br />

paw improved daily and soon he was able to hunt for meat, which he<br />

shared with Androcles.<br />

Soon afterwards, both Androcles and the lion were captured by Roman<br />

soldiers. Androcles was sentenced to death in the arena and the lion<br />

was thrown into a cage where he was not fed for many days.<br />

Finally, the day arrived for Androcles to meet his doom. <strong>The</strong> Roman<br />

emperor and the people of the town gathered to watch the event.<br />

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Androcles was led out into the middle of the arena. <strong>The</strong> hungry lion was<br />

released from its cage. It bounded into the arena towards its victim. As<br />

the lion approached, he recognised Androcles. He was so pleased to<br />

see his rescuer that he licked his face and hands like a friendly dog.<br />

<strong>The</strong> emperor was amazed by the remarkable sight. He ordered<br />

Androcles to be brought to him and demanded an explanation.<br />

Androcles told him how he had removed the thorn from the lion’s paw.<br />

<strong>The</strong> emperor forgave Androcles for his crimes and released him from<br />

slavery. <strong>The</strong> grateful lion was set free in the forest where he lived happily<br />

for the rest of his life.<br />

R.I.C. Publications ® <strong>Comprehension</strong> box 1 (140)<br />

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