# 〈獅子與老鼠〉（The Lion and the Mouse）

一天，一隻獅子正在樹下睡覺。

One day, a lion was sleeping under a tree.

一隻小老鼠不小心從獅子的身上跑過，把獅子吵醒了。

A little mouse accidentally ran across the lion's body and woke him up.

獅子非常生氣，立刻用爪子抓住老鼠。

The lion became very angry and immediately caught the mouse with his paw.

小老鼠害怕地說：「請放過我吧！有一天，我一定會報答您的。」

The mouse pleaded, “Please spare me! Someday I will repay your kindness.”

獅子覺得這番話十分可笑，但還是心軟地放走了老鼠。

The lion found the idea amusing, but he kindly let the mouse go.

過了幾天，獅子不幸掉進獵人設下的網子裡。

A few days later, the lion was trapped in a hunter's net.

他用力掙扎，卻始終無法逃脫。

He struggled with all his strength but could not free himself.

小老鼠聽見獅子的吼叫聲，立刻趕來幫忙。

Hearing the lion's roar, the little mouse hurried over to help.

老鼠用鋒利的牙齒不停地咬斷繩索。

The mouse used his sharp teeth to gnaw through the ropes.

沒過多久，獅子終於獲得自由。

Before long, the lion was free.

獅子非常感激，也明白了任何人都有自己的價值。

The lion was deeply grateful and realized that everyone has value.

「即使力量微小，也能幫助別人。」

“Even the smallest friend can be of great help.”
