at length he grew weary of home . " i must away and try my fortune in the world , " said he , and his parents did not like to object ; for there was not much to wish for at home . so he led his dear horse from the stable , swung himself into the saddle , and rode hurriedly into the wood . he rode on and on , and had already covered a good bit of ground , when he saw two lions engaged in a struggle with a tiger , and they were well - nigh overcome . " make haste to take your bow , " said the horse , " shoot the tiger and deliver the two lions ! " " yes , that 's what i will do , " said the youth , fitted an arrow to the bow - string , and in a moment the tiger lay prone on the ground . the two lions drew nearer , nuzzled their preserver in a friendly and grateful manner , and then hastened back to their cave .
the two lions nuzzled faithful in a friendly and grateful manner .
what happened because faithful shot the tiger ?
what happened because faithful shot the tiger ?