A Stag was chased by the hounds, and took refuge in a cave, where he hoped to be safe from his pursuers.Unfortunately the cave contained a Lion, to whom he fell an easy prey."Unhappy that I am," he cried, "I am saved from the power of the dogs only to fall into the clutches of a Lion."Out of the frying-pan into the fire.
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A Stag was chased by the hounds, and took refuge in a cave, where he hoped to be safe from his pursuers.Unfortunately the cave contained a Lion, to whom he fell an easy prey."Unhappy that I am," he cried, "I am saved from the power of the dogs only to fall into the clutches of a Lion."Out of the frying-pan into the fire.
