When all was quiet again she crept gently out , and stole round the corner . ' `` Well , lion , have you killed her ? '' asked she , running swiftly up the path . ' `` Killed her , indeed ! '' answered the lion sulkily , `` it is she who has nearly killed me . I never knew a donkey could kick like that , though I took care she should carry away the marks of my claws . '' ' `` Dear me ! Fancy such a great fat creature being able to fight ! '' 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 XXXXX a soft cool bed of moss near a stream , rolling herself backwards and forwards from pleasure . '
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