The Lion and the Mouse who returned a favor A cute baby mouse went on a picnic in the woods . At the same time , a lion was taking a nap in the warm sunlightThe baby mouse was alarmed to see the large lion taking a nap ' Wow ! Mr . lion is bigger than I ' ve heard ! While gazing at the lion , the baby mouse happened to step on the lion ' s pawInstantly , the lion opened his eyes and glared at the mouse " What fool stepped on my foot ? " scared to death , the baby mouse shiveredMr , Lion , please forgive me , " begged the baby mouse . However , the lion was very displeased that the little mouse stepped on his foot " I ' m sorry , please forgive me . "" If you spare my life , I will return a favor " said the mouse . " Huh ! How can such a little creature like you return my favor ? " snorted the lion . The baby mouse mustered all his courage and said once again " Mr , Lion , you will be in trouble someday and who knows who can help you ? The lion was impressed by the little mouse ' s courage and said " well , well , well " Since I appreciate your courage I ' ll forgive you " I will let you go . "" Thank you , Mr , Lion ! " The baby mouse hurry ran a way . One day , the lion was proudly rambling around the forest and got trapped in a hunter ' s netI can ' t believe this " I got caught in a trap that humans set ! The lion was very scaredbecause he thoght the hunters would come and minute . The lion regreted that he came out to search for foodI should have stayed home . The lion recklessly cried out " Help ! Help me ! " However , other animals could not help the lion because they were afraid that the hunters would come at any momentThen . the little mouse who was living outside the forest came running after hearing the lion cry " Mr . Lion , what happened ? "" As you can see , I got caught in a trap that the humter ' s setBut no one can help me . " cried the lion . " Mr , Lion , can I help you ? '" How can such a small creature like you help me ? " The baby mouse began nibbling and nibbling He did his best slowly a few strings of the net broke offFinally , the lion was able to get out of the net " Thank you Little Mouse How can I repay you ? "" You forgave me last time " replied the mouseThe big lion thanked the little baby mouse with all his heart