This is a touching story describing the friendship between the slave Androcles and a lion. The story begins by depicting Androcles escaping from his cruel master and venturing into the forest seeking freedom. When he encounters an injured lion, he instinctively feels afraid but still summons the courage to help. Androcles removes a large thorn from the lion’s paw and tends to its wounds. From then on, the lion is filled with gratitude for Androcles and the two become friends. However, in the end both are captured and Androcles is thrown to a hungry lion. Unexpectedly, the lion recognizes its benefactor and does not harm Androcles. Their sincere friendship moves many people. This story conveys the importance of kindness, bravery, and friendship.