Behind large cages sat four enormous lions. Their eyes gleamed in the dim light of a hanging lamp. On the floor lay bones and fresh chunks of beef.
And in the corner, sitting in an old armchair, was the same old lady, whispering tenderly:
— Easy, my darlings… soon you’ll have your fight… people will come to watch you…
The butcher stepped back, shocked, but suddenly one of the lions roared — the sound echoed through the empty hall. The woman turned her head and saw him.


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