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137 আমার মামা বটেন তদবধি সেই অজা স্বচ্ছন্দে পরমান দে অাহার বিহার করিয় ভুমণ করে অতএব হীনের সেবা করা কর্তব্য নহে মহতের আশ্রয় লওয়াই উচিত। There was once a mighty lion in a forest, who having overcome all other animals by his strength, became sole monarch of the desert. By chance a goat came into the vicinity, and began to crop the new grass. A tiger soon after approaching it, said, what temerity is it in you, O goat, to venture alone into this solitary fewest. The goat seeing his last hour near, thought that while there was life there was hope. Without thinking of any means of escape, he considered it no proof of wisdom, to allow himself to be devoured by a tiger, and therefore replied, I am Bhumbul-dass, the imaternal uncle of the lion. Immediately on hearing this the terrified tiger said, How long has your highness left home; are all well? not having had the advantage of an acquaintance with you, I have addressed you rather rudely; this crime I must beg you to overlook. The goat replied, you are undoubtedly a respectable character, I will recommend you to my nephew. The tiger then went to the lion to learn the truth of the fact, and said, your majesty's maternal uncle is arrived in this forest,