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NATURAL HISTORY. 
ed, and sent to his master at Rome, who ordered him 
to be thrown to the wild beasts in the amphitheatre. 
12. When he was thrown in, an enormous Lion 
ran up to him, to his great terror. But what was 
the surprise of the spectators to see this beast, in- 
stead of devouring him, fawn upon him like a fa- 
miliar dog. Androcles at once recognised his old 
friend of the cave ; the Lion, like himself, having 
been taken and brought to Rome for the amusement 
of the populace. 
13. Caligula, who was at this time emperor of 
Rome, hearing of this singular circumstance, com- 
pelled the inhuman master to give the slave his 
liberty. The emperor also gave the Lion to An- 
drocles, who was accustomed to go about the city 
with this animal attending him. The rewards he 
received for thus gratifying public curiosity, became 
a source of wealth to the liberated slave. 
THE TIGER. 
14. The Tiger is found principally in the East 
Who was emperor of Rome at this time ? 
What did he compel Androcles 7 master to do ? 
How did Androcles acquire wealth ? 
Where is the Tiger found ? 
