The Old Stag — Chapter Summary

The old stag was kind

The old stag was kind and lived in a lush forest. He preferred a small hillock with tender grass.

The stag fell ill and could

The stag fell ill and could not come down to meet his friends. He needed fresh, healthy food and rest to recover.

The animals visited the stag

The animals visited the stag, wished him well, but ate the fresh green grass before leaving.

A deer spoke to the stag

A deer spoke to the stag, while an elephant and a giraffe described the tender grass in different ways.

It rained well

It rained well, the grass grew back, and the stag recovered. The animals learned that nature has enough for everybody, but its resources must be used