A controversy prevailed among the beasts of the field as to which of the animals
deserved the most credit for producing the greatest number of whelps at a birth.
They rushed clamorously into the presence of the Lioness and demanded of her the
settlement of the dispute. "And you," they said, "how many sons have you at a
birth?' The Lioness laughed at them, and said: "Why! I have only one; but that
one is altogether a thoroughbred Lion."