And most of all, I have to be
brave!" He let out a practice roar that shook the very ground beneath
his paws. "I am a brave lion! I am the King of the Beasts! I am feared
by all, and I fear nothing! I am brave and I am..." As a grasshopper
leaped in front of him, the Lion nearly jumped out of his skin.
"Aaaaaah!" he cried. "What is it? What'd I see? I saw something move!"
Another grasshopper jumped in the air, and the Lion, that strong and
courageous King of all Beasts, bravely turned tail and ran.
CHAPTER 13
THE COWARDLY LION AND THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ
The Cowardly Lion ran and ran. He had no idea just how long or how far
he had gone when he stopped to catch his breath.
"This sort of cowardice is sure to make me old before my time," he said
to himself.
As he settled down in a pile of leaves for a short rest, he heard
something rustling in the bushes nearby. "Wha--" he said. "What's that?
Who's there?"
"D-don't hurt me, Mr. Lion," came a voice.
"W-who are you?" shivered the Lion.
By way of an answer, a small brown monkey with shaggy fur walked slowly
out of the brush. "P-please don't eat me, Mr. Lion," he said fearfully.
"Don't worry," replied the Cowardly Lion.
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