This noble lord throws doubt upon my master's word.
Suffer that I may lead him to where the lion lies dead, since otherwise wandering in those reeds the great King's cousin might come to harm and the great King be grieved." "I have many cousins," said the King.

"Still go if you wish, Dwarf." So Bes ran after the prince and catching him up, tapped him on the shoulder with the lion's tail to point out the way.

Then they vanished into the reeds and I went to the chariot to wash off the blood from my body and clothes.

As I fastened my robe I heard a sound of roaring, then one scream, after which all grew still.

Now I drew near to the reeds and stood between them and the King's camp.
Presently on their edge appeared Bes dancing and singing as before, but this time he held a lion's tail in either hand.