[1] A Braggart, Lover Of The Chase, Had Lost A Dog Of Valued Race, And Thought Him In A Lion'S Maw. He Ask'D A Shepherd Whom He Saw, 'Pray Show Me, Man, The Robber'S Place, And I'll Have Justice In The Case.' ''Tis On This Mountain Side,' The Shepherd Man Replied. 'The Tribute Of A Sheep I Pay, Each Month, And Where I Please I Stray.' Out Leap'D The Lion As He Spake, And Came That Way, With Agile Feet. The Braggart, Prompt His Flight To Take, Cried, 'Jove, O Grant A Safe Retreat!' A Danger Close At Hand Of Courage Is The Test. It Shows Us Who Will Stand - Whose Legs Will Run Their Best.