Chapter 9 The Trial of the Reynard Fox in "The Story of the Reynard Fox" - The Appeal of the Beasts to King Noble

The beautiful and warm spring is here again.Grass and flowers grew on the ground, and the birds began to sing happily, and the sun shone golden all day long in the blue sky.This is an intoxicating season. King Noble the Lion will gather all his loyal subjects in this season to hold a trial. This work was all the more necessary to the sovereign this year, as some unpleasant gossip about one of his barons had entered the court and reached his ears. "That's nonsense," said Madame Fierre, the haughty lioness. Having said that, Nobre wanted to make things clear.He wanted very much to protect the baron, who, he thought, might have been unjustly attacked, slandered by jealous people.

The king was aware of some of the baseness of his subordinates.He is well aware of some people's small actions, and also knows that if one person gets some favors, others will take a series of bad behaviors by any means, and such bad behaviors will spread like a chain. Therefore, we must take a look at who is right and who is wrong.If not for the gains and losses of the parties concerned, at least for the interests of the country, try our best to act fairly. Noble had sent the snail Tardif to his subjects days ago.Tardif went from house to house to deliver the king's orders without haste.

The big day has arrived.In response to the king's call, the subjects have been on the road since early morning to meet the king. The king sits majestically in the shade of a great tree, with Madame Fierre, the lioness, at his side. All are present: Ethangran the Wolf, Muffral the Vulture, Brismey the Spotted Deer, Buren the Bear, Bossang the Boar, Prado the Spotted Deer, Guantro the Monkey; and then the Antelope Mussel, Ferrand the Great, Couard the Hare, Epinard the Hedgehog, Granbell the Badger, Frobert the Cricket, Tibert the Tabby, Gudois the Dog, Bruillant the Bull, and the Leopard, Tiger, Black Leopards and camels are visiting the country.

There was also Ram Beran, chaplain to the king, who took the names of the guests.He found that Chantecler the Cock had not arrived, and Reynard the Fox had not yet appeared. It was a serious matter that Reynard did not come.For a period of time, there have been different legends.Whenever people list all kinds of bad behaviors in the world, they always mention the name of Reynard Fox in a low voice.So his absence aroused speculation that he must have been scared. But what is he afraid of? As for the fact that Chantecler was not yet at the king's feet, this is entirely explained by the usual late arrival.

In fact, Reynard's refusal to come was not at all out of cowardice.He did not use his usual tact this time: because perhaps no one would have dared to accuse him if he had been there; and now, it was a good show. Ethan Grande attacked first. When Noble the Lion said he was waiting for Reynard, one of his best barons, Ethan Grande spoke: "He must dare not come," said he, "for he knows all the crimes and ingratitudes which he will be condemned and charged with. Such a liar must be punished severely, my lord." "Punishment! Punishment!" Several voices cried out.

"Now that I have begun to speak," said Ethan Grande, "let me proceed with my accusation: he has viciously asked me to go on many adventures with him, and each time he has taken advantage of it, and I have gained nothing. For example, Once, he taught me to catch fish in a frozen pond; another time, he tricked me into going to some kind of paradise, and I was severely beaten by the monks. Also, he saw that I was about to die, so he came to insult me My dear wife Asante and my children, and . . . " Badger Granbell interrupted him. This badger is the nephew of Reynard Fox, and he has a strong family affection for Reynard Fox.

"It is easy to attack an absent man," said he, "for he cannot defend himself. But, Ethan Grande, you forgot to enumerate the vicious vengeance which you wrought upon my good uncle. You are How'd he risk his life to get you a fish meal? And all you left him was a pile of fish bones; and..." At this moment the other stood up and interrupted Hu Badger violently, almost violently.This is puppy Gudua. "I," he cried bitterly, "I'm on the side of my cousin Ethangrande. Reynolds is a villain. I can mention him stealing sausages..." His words were also interrupted.The tabby cat, Tibell, stepped forward with a grandiose attitude.

"Of course, I have no intention of defending Reynard, on the contrary, I have reproached him more than once. But here I have to think, Gudois, that your example of sausages does not help you in the slightest. First of all, the sausage didn't come into your hands, it was just sitting on the windowsill. Just because you're crying under the windowsill doesn't mean the sausage belongs to you." "But it's what people promised me to eat," Gudua argued. "The sausage fell quite by accident," continued Tiber, "on the head of Reynard. He thought it was a gift from God. Your name is not written on the sausage, Gudois!

"And then I had a big fight with Reynard. In the end, I was victorious and ate the sausage. It's called: Reasonable!" Lion Noble nodded his satisfaction at what Huamao said. In this way, in the eyes of the lion, Reynard Fox no longer looked so guilty.Things are going very well. Madame Fiel also fully agreed with her husband. "That critical gossip does not deserve our attention at all," she said casually. "We need not go into such vile trifles, my dear sir." However, at this moment, all the noisy animals suddenly stopped talking, and the audience fell silent.

A strange procession came down the road. In the lead is Cock Chantecler, flanked by Pant and Spot.Behind him four young roosters weeping as they walked carried a moss-covered stretcher on which lay something covered in leaves. Everyone was so strongly affected by this sad procession that there was a sudden silence.Everyone is watching and listening. When they came up to Noble the Lion, Chantecler took off his hat and began to speak. "Your Majesty," he said, "we have come to ask for vengeance, and please enforce the law. "Where we live, a horrific murder has been committed in the most despicable manner. We were a large family, and we lived happily in a garden which was handed over to us by an able rancher. For us. This is Panter. She is the most famous egg layer in the country. She has many talents that other hens do not have. She is also good at interpreting dreams. Panter has two younger sisters, one named Spot, Here she is; the other, Copper, is the most charming beauty everyone loves who ever lived with them.

"Your Majesty, I myself have a lovely big family. We fulfill the obligations stipulated by the state and live a peaceful and happy life." "But one day, a liar came, and he told us in your name..." "In my name?" Noble roared angrily. "Yes, Sire, in your name. He also showed me the decree of peace signed with your paw. "The liar told us to go out of the garden. We wanted a little freedom, and we took him at his word. "And so, my children, my poor children," cried Chantecler, "was gone in an instant, the prey of this impostor. "In the end, without any shame, he jumped among us and killed the innocent Copper. The watchdog came after hearing our screams, and took her body." Chantecler stepped aside now, and Panter and Spot showed the murdered White Copper freshly stripped of leaves on a stretcher. Angry murmurs arose from the crowd. The queen's eyes were already filled with tears. Panter and Spot cried loudly and pulled some of the feathers off themselves. "Demand Fa-rectification! Demand Fa-rectification!" they shouted. Chantecler also shouted in a high-pitched voice: "Punishment! Revenge!" "Punishment! Revenge!" All the animals roared together. Although Noble was very clear in his heart, he still asked: "Who did this mean thing?" "Reynard!" replied Chantecler. Then, deafening shouts sounded from all directions: "Punishment! Revenge! Execute him! Execute him!" Noble the Lion stood up majestically. "Before the trial," he said, "I still want to hear what the defendant has to say, because he has every right to defend himself." Granbell spoke again. "Your Majesty, I beg your pardon," said he, "it is easy to accuse someone without evidence. I am sure here that Reynard, who has been in the monastery for several days, can do such a bad thing? It is clear that someone else is framing him." "He went to a monastery?" asked the king. "He's out," said Father Bednar, who had just come in and took his seat. "Reynard has no sincerity at all. He can't forbid himself to eat meat. I was afraid that he would ruin our novice monk, so I had to tell him to leave the world. He has already returned to his hometown." Granbell also wanted to prove that Reynard Fox entered the monastery and did not kill Copper, but when people checked the date, it became clear that the criminal Reynard Fox would be tried and undoubtedly sentenced to death. "We must find him immediately and bring him here." Noble ordered. "Who can go for me?" asked the Lion. The crowd did not respond enthusiastically. Only the clumsy Bear Bear in the overly baggy trousers was willing to go to Mauberd. "Take care," said the king, "and in this matter be careful and prudent, and more cunning, for Reynard is very cunning. Don't you believe Reynard's promise to you, Buren. Any goodwill from him, his kindness is a trap." "Your Majesty," said Bren, "you need not worry. I have learned a few tricks against his tricks. If I cannot bring him here for trial, my name will not be Bren." "Very well," said the king, "while you go to him, we are here to take care of the poor victim's funeral, and we will make it well, and give him great sorrow. The families of the victims are satisfied." Bren set off confidently.Noble the Lion discussed with his priests Beran and Father Benar what to do next.