“Who wants to go next?” the lion asked.
The stupid donkey, confused by the situation, summoned up some courage and inquired, “Go where my lord?”
“Inside my cave you silly donkey! Go now!” the lion ordered.
Trembling in fear and dragging his feet, the donkey slowly made his way inside, all the while cursing his impertinence and loose tongue.
“Your cave smells like roses and lavender, my lord,” he lied upon his exit from the cave, hoping the flattery would please the lion into letting him go.
“You dishonest beast,” the lion said and killed the donkey with a single blow.
Thunk!