The Caged Lion
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About This Book
"The Caged Lion" is a short story written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story takes place in the mid-1800s and centers around a young boy named Lionel, who lives in a small English village. Lionel is a curious and adventurous boy who loves exploring the countryside, but his strict father keeps him on a tight leash, afraid that his son might get into trouble. One day, Lionel discovers a young lion that has been captured and put in a cage by a traveling circus. Feeling sorry for the lion, Lionel decides to set it free, but his plan goes awry when the lion attacks him. Lionel is badly injured and is...
Chapters (22)
- THE CAGED LION
- PREFACE
- CHAPTER I: THE GUEST OF GLENUSKIE
- CHAPTER II: THE RESCUE OF COLDINGHAM
- CHAPTER III: HAL
- CHAPTER IV: THE TIDINGS OF BEAUGÉ
- CHAPTER V: WHITTINGTON S FEAST
- CHAPTER VI: MALCOLM’S SUIT
- CHAPTER VII: THE SIEGE OF MEAUX
- CHAPTER VIII: THE CAPTURE
- CHAPTER IX: THE DANCE OF DEATH
- CHAPTER X: THE WHITSUNTIDE FESTIVAL
- CHAPTER XI: THE TWO PROMISES
- CHAPTER XII: THE LAST PILGRIMAGE
- CHAPTER XIII: THE RING AND THE EMPTY THRONE
- CHAPTER XIV: THE TROTH FLIGHT
- CHAPTER XV: THE TRUST
- CHAPTER XVI: THE CAGE OPEN
- CHAPTER XVII: THE BEGGING SCHOLAR
- CHAPTER XVIII: CLERK DAVIE
- CHAPTER XIX: THE LION’S WRATH
- FOOTNOTES
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