Key words：tiger,  fox, king, jungle
Genre：fable	Topic：guile	Words:150
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"Certainly I am," replied Fox, "All the animals run from me in terror!"

The fox and the tiger
　

Author：Unknown	Source：www.inkstage.net
Nation：China	Date：2008-8-31

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When Tiger jumped on Fox, Fox cried out, "How dare you attack the King of the Jungle!"

Tiger looked at him in amazement, "Nonsense! You are not King!"

"Certainly I am," replied Fox, "All the animals run from me in terror! If you want proof, come with me." Fox went into the forest with Tiger at his heels. When they came to a herd of deer, the deer saw Tiger behind Fox and ran in all directions.

They came to a group of monkeys. The monkeys saw Tiger behind Fox and they fled. Fox turned to Tiger and said, "Do you need more proof than that? See how the animals flee at the very sight me?!"

"I'm surprised, but I've seen it with my own eyes. Forgive me for attacking you, Great King." Tiger bowed low and with great ceremony he let Fox go.

　

　

*Anansi is one of the most important characters of West African legend.

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Discussion：

1. How did the fox make the tiger believe he was king of the forest?

2. Why did all the animals run away from the fox? 

　

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