Chapter 11 The King of "The Story of Reynard the Fox" sent the badger Granbell to summon Reynard the fox

In order to find Reynard Fox as soon as possible, Granbell rushed all the way. When Reynard heard Granbell approaching, he thought someone was coming to attack him, and hastily and cautiously closed the gate. Granbell called out from the door, explaining who he was. "Open the door, open the door, my good uncle!" said he. "I have come to speak to you specially, and I have many important things to discuss with you." Reynard opened the door.He looked very happy, his paws resting on Granbell's chest. "Before we discuss things, let's eat," said Reynard Fox. "Emolina has just prepared some capons for us, which are cooked according to an old and famous home recipe. Let's eat in comfort. Then chat slowly."

Although Granbell was eager to bring Reynard Fox to the court at the command of Noble the Lion, he thought it would be good to have a meal first, and things could start here! The capon was perfectly cooked, and Emmelina was greatly praised for it.After eating, the uncle and nephew put their arms on the table and talked. Granbell outlines the seriousness of the situation: the king is aware of the complaints made by the masses; the bear Bullen and the tabby cat, who have been teased by Reynard's fox, have reported to the king again.All this is very bad for Reynard Fox. "My good uncle," said Granbell, "you ought to go there and plead your case. You and I both know that whoever is not there is in the wrong. You can say anything to find fault. , You can also add oil and vinegar.

"Uncle, the later you go, the more words will attack you, and the more pressure you will have on you. Every minute you are late, you will be accused of one more minute. "The king was very fond of you, but today he seems to have stopped talking about the gallows. "Let's go, we can still consider how to defend on the way." "Very well!" said Reynard, "you are indeed quite right in what you say. I understand you, my beautiful nephew. "However, let's take a rest first. It's night anyway. We'll leave after dawn." Granbell couldn't force him any longer.

The evening was spent in a strong family atmosphere: adults and children had fun together; Reynolds told Granbell about the bravery of the two children, praised them for their future achievements, and said that Malbenche had learned to attack a hen, and Bersier was able to jump into the water skillfully to catch a duck. Reynard's youngest son, Russell, was still in his mother's arms.It can be seen from his clever and mischievous demeanor that he will not be worse than his two brothers in the future. "What a wonderful family you have, Reynard," said Granbell. "How glad you will be when you see the children getting into your business with gusto! They'll soon be able to help you." gone."

"Yes," Reynard replied, "they're on their way. It's getting late, Granbell, and you're tired too. Let's get some sleep and we'll be more refreshed in the morning." Granbell fell asleep.Reynard Fox ran to Amolina. "Emolina," said he, "Granbell takes me to the court. You must not be sorry if I are detained there. I may have to plead a long time there, and you must not worry about me, Take care of the family and the kids." "The family has stored food for several months. However, you still ask Malpenche and Bercier to go out to hunt some game, because maybe one day in the future we will have to hide at home and need to have enough food reserves."

"Honey, you have to take good care of yourself," said Amolina. "You have to try your best to defeat the enemy and beware of their attacks, because once you arrive at the court, they will be closer to you. We will reunite with you when you come back." , we will always be faithfully waiting for you.” Then they fell asleep. When the east was turning pale, Reynard and Granbell set out on the road. "Indeed," said Reynolds, who had been walking in silence for a long time, "it is true that I have made some small transgressions for which I blame myself. I confess to you, Granbell, that I and Ethan Granville I joked a few times, but the debt has already been paid off. Besides, isn’t it just to get some food every time to maintain my life?

"We're not here to fight each other. But if you're not the strongest, you've got to be the cunningest. I think that's what the world is all about! "Perhaps, on many occasions, I could have acted more mercifully by not having to fool or irritate my enemies—even my friends—with a faux pas. But there are times when the opportunity is simply too great. Tempting." "Granbell, I am not a saint at all. But, I sincerely say to you, I wish to be a saint. If not a saint, at least a hermit. For, I have seen through the vileness of all these people Yes. If the king doesn’t hang me, I’ll go to the mountains and live a life of grass roots and bark. From now on, I’ll give up all pleasures, and I won’t eat meat anymore.”

"I would like to see you lead such a life," said Granbell. "I believe it will greatly change the mind of the king who has made up his mind to punish you." At this moment, they came to a fork in the road, and Granbell hesitated for a moment. "Let's go that way," Reynard said, pointing to a road on the right. "That road is quiet, and you can pass by a pasture I know well." The cunning fox did not say that he was acquainted with the pasture, because he had committed a great deal of crime there, had stolen many hens, and had nearly emptied the whole farm.

Granbell followed him innocently.Reynard went on to talk to him of his good intentions, of professing a conversion, of which he was well prepared. Just as Granbell was admiring him and rejoicing at his good intentions, suddenly some hens rushed out of the coop, calling, and hurried past not far from them. They are followed by a young bold cock.He was reckless and vain, with a protruding crown and a very arrogant speech. This is another fantastic opportunity for us who just claimed to be converted.He immediately regained his instinct, and perhaps in order to teach the arrogant naughty ghost a lesson, he rushed over and grabbed the rooster's feathers and scattered them in all directions.The rooster ran away in panic.

Granbell hastily stopped the attack.He was very angry and very dissatisfied with Reynard's behavior. "Oh, uncle," said he, "it's going too far for you to do such a thing after all the nice things you say." "Can't you change your bad habits? You'll forget your vows when you see such a little cock!" "I'm so forgetful," said Reynard. "It's a joke, it's not intentional. Please believe me, Granbell." Reynard Fox climbed to the tallest tree in the forest and looked towards the garden where the capons and hens lived.There was another more alluring sight.

However, he soon showed an air of remorse, and was so ashamed of repeating the crime that Granbell was compelled to forgive him. They continued on their way without incident.Not a single poultry could be seen in the field, so there was no such opportunity, and Reynard was able to show that his behavior had been very correct. They walked, and walked, and at last they saw the king's palace.At this time, Reynard felt a little flustered: the serious situation was clearly in front of him. How can he get out of this predicament?