ICSE Class 10 · English · Treasure Chest
The Glove and the Lions
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Leigh Hunt. King Francis drops a lady's glove into the lion pit to test her lover's courage; he jumps in, retrieves it, and throws it in her face for her cruelty.
Summary
King Francis watches lions with court ladies.
King Francis watches lions with court ladies.
A lady lets her glove fall into the pit as a dare.
A lady lets her glove fall into the pit as a dare.
Her lover jumps among the lions and returns with the glove.
Her lover jumps among the lions and returns with the glove.
He throws the glove at her face - cruelty deserves scorn, not love.
He throws the glove at her face - cruelty deserves scorn, not love.
Hard words & meanings
| dauntless | fearless |
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