Court of the lion

The Fables of Aesop and others. Translated into hum Author: Aesop / Illustrator: Bennett, C.H; Swain, J W. Kent & Co.: London, 1857 Language: English Source/Shelfmark: 12305.g.11, frontispiece A man is tried at court for the ill treatment of a horse. The horse has a shark for his solicitor, and a fox, ape and vulture for council. The defendant, has a wolf, dog, ass and daw on is side. The jury comprises of a rat, rabbit, elephant, sheep, turkey and birds. A bull sleeps in the corner. Image taken from The Fables of Aesop and others. Translated into human nature, designed and drawn on the wood by Charles H. Bennett, etc. Originally published/produced in W. Kent & Co.: London, 1857.