Chapter 15 Reynard Fox's Gift to the King in "The Story of Reynard Fox"

Madame Fiere seemed a little anxious about getting the jewels that Reynard had promised.Her husband was calmer than her, and the main concern in his heart was the gold coins. He didn't show his eagerness to look forward to the messenger's return. At this moment Tardif the Snail came almost running in, and reported that he had seen Beran the Sheep from a distance.When the king and queen heard this, they stood up and wanted to go out to meet him. But this indignity seemed too conspicuous, so Noble the Lion sat down again and asked Madame Fiel to do the same. After a while, Bellan arrived.He walked out of breath, and after saluting the king and queen, he handed the sack to the king.

"Where's Rump?" the king asked, taking the bag in one hand. "He should have arrived here at the same time as me, Your Majesty," Beran replied. "It's strange, why didn't he catch up with me?" "Reynard Fox treated me very well." He continued, "The things you will see in this bag later were put in after he listened to my advice. He always asks for my opinion in everything, and we It's well coordinated." The king broke the seal and opened the pocket.He immediately uttered a terrifying cry, and Mrs. Fier also screamed. Poor Rump's head is in the king's hands.Bellan never expected that what he brought back was a funeral bag.He was too frightened to speak, and stood silently aside.He could hardly believe what his friend was in.

The king quickly grasped the crux of the matter. "Is this the sack that Reynard gave you?" he asked in a dark tone. "Yes, Your Majesty." Beran said hesitantly. "Why do you say he did this on your advice? Did you advise him to kill Trump?" "Oh...Your Majesty..." Poor Beran was speechless and could not continue.He saw this magical phenomenon and could not justify himself. In the end, he stammered and told the story from beginning to end. Nobre shook his head when he said that Rump had gone into Reynard's house to rest while he was out--no need to listen any further to see what was going on.

Reynard has committed another crime. And what a heinous crime! He killed the king's emissary - the innocent Rump.Trump should have been on strict guard against Reynard Fox. Poor Ramp expressed closeness and trust to Reynard Fox, but the ruthless Reynard Fox responded with brutal killing. What's more, he also asked another messenger to bring his head to Noble the Lion. Of course, there was no trace of the treasure. How to deal with this matter?The king hesitated. Is there any treasure?The king was quite convinced of it, and was very happy about it.He would rather Reynard had not changed his original statement.

But what to do now? The queen was also thinking.Beran was terrified, as if he had become a wooden man.The king put his head in his hands and thought for a while. He knew very well that if the barons were asked for their opinions, they could only say one thing: execute Reynard Fox. Since the treasure was not in hand, perhaps this measure should be taken hastily, and the matter should be closed. However, in this way, what a pity that Reynard Fox went to the grave with this secret! Noble the Lion thought for a long time, then stood up suddenly.Bellan, who was waiting to be punished, trembled with fright when he saw this scene.

"Go," said the king, "you need not hesitate any longer. "Let's go to Maobaidu, and we must ask Lienahu to explain it clearly." The King was not referring here merely to getting Reynard to confess his crimes. This decision was like a fuse that set the entire court on fire. Attack Maobaidu!Everyone says so.Copying Reynard Fox's hometown, this is a good opportunity to force him to submit.So all the barons, even Reynard's former friends, excitedly polished their weapons and made all preparations. Early the next morning, they set off on their journey. The King was escorted by the newly-favored Ethan Grande, along with Buren and Thibbel.Beran followed the king awkwardly.

Then there is the queen.Brisme the sika deer, Bossang the boar and Guantro the monkey surrounded her. The bull Bryan and the horse Ferrand marched side by side.The rest followed. The scenery was beautiful in the morning, and everyone was in high spirits along the way.After a while, Maobaidu was in front of him. The movement of such a large number of people has already alarmed Maobaidu.Before the team arrived at Maobaidu, someone had already run to Reynard's house and reported to him. So he called the children who were playing outside into the house, closed the door, and hid with his wife and children.He has built strong fortifications around the house, ready to resist foreign siege.

The food at home is sufficient, and there are tortuous passages underground, from which you can go out if necessary, and avoid the enemy far away. He stayed inside with the whole family, playing high-fives with the kids. While Amolina was preparing to cook, the king and his team came to Mauberdu.