The Bull，on approaching the Lion’s den，saw the huge spits and giant caldrons，and no sign whatever of the sheep，and，without saying a word，quietly took his departure. The Lion inquired why he went off so abruptly without a word of salutation to his host，who had not given him any cause for offense. “I have reasons enough，” said the Bull. “I see no indication whatever of your having slaughtered a sheep，while I do see very plainly every preparation for your dining on a bull.”