cried the hare . `` But do n't vex yourself . Just lie still , and your wounds will soon heal , '' and she bade her friend , good bye , and returned to her family . ` Two or three weeks passed , and only bare places on the donkey 's back showed where the lion 's claws had been , while , on his side , the lion had recovered from his illness and was now as strong as ever . He was beginning to think that it was almost time for him to begin hunting again , when one morning a rustle was heard in the creepers outside , and the hare 's head peeped through . ' `` Ah ! there is no need to ask how you are , '' she said . `` Still you must n't overtire yourself , you know . Shall I go and bring you your dinner ? '' ' `` If you will bring me that donkey I will tear it in two , '' cried the lion savagely , and the hare laughed and nodded and went on her errand . ` This time the donkey was much further than before , and it took longer to find her . At last the hare caught sight of four hoofs in the air , and ran towards them . The donkey was lying on a soft cool bed of moss near a stream , rolling herself backwards and forwards from pleasure . ' `` Good morning , '' said the hare politely , and the donkey got slowly on to her legs , and looked to see who her visitor could be . ' `` Oh , it is you , is it ? '' she exclaimed . `` Come and have a chat . What news have you got ? '' ' `` I must n't stay , '' answered the hare ; `` but I promised the lion to beg you to pay him a visit , as he is not well enough to call on you . '' ' `` Well , I do n't know , '' replied the donkey gloomily , `` the last time we went he scratched me very badly , and really I was quite afraid . '' '
`` He was only trying to kiss you , '' said the hare , `` and you bit him , and XXXXX course that made him cross . '' '
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