The Battle

Soon with the Lion's gallant troops The Rebels were engaged; This way and that, 'midst wildest whoops The tide of battle raged.

The Elephant first sounded "Charge!" And valiant deeds performed; The Rebels saw his trunk so large, And trembled when he stormed.

At first, though, neither side gained much; But when 'twas paw to paw, The Owl, in his report, said, "Such A fight I never saw!"

Said Wolf, "No more at war I'll scoff, I think I'd best begone!" And when the foe's last gun went off The battle still went on.