The Lion's Share

The Lion went once a-hunting along Fox, the Jackal, Wolf They hunted hunted till at last they surprised Stag, and soon took its life Then came the question how the spoil divided `Quarter me this Stag,' roared the Lion; so the other animals skinned it and cut it into four parts Then the Lion took his stand in front carcass and pronounced judgment: The first quarter is in my capacity as King of Beasts; the second is mine as arbiter; another share comes part chase; and as fourth quarter, well, as , like which of dare to lay paw upon it '

`Humph,' grumbled the Fox as he walked away tail between his legs; but he spoke in low growl ' share the labours great, but share the spoil '