A proud little lamb, full of confidence, encounters a toad who claims he can pull him into the sea. The lamb dismisses it, but the toad, with the help of a whale, easily drags him to the water's edge. Humbled, the lamb becomes more meek. Later, the toad proposes a race, but again uses trickery, stationing his family along the route to answer the lamb's calls, making it seem the toad is always close behind. Deceived again, the lamb becomes even quieter. Finally, the toad convinces the lamb to carry him to the king's daughter's party, promising it will help his sore spots. Once they arrive, the toad treats the lamb like a horse, causing everyone to laugh. Defeated and humiliated, the lamb's meekness becomes legendary, explaining why the lamb is now a symbol of gentleness.<br /><br />

A proud little lamb, full of confidence, encounters a toad who claims he can pull him into the sea. The lamb dismisses it, but the toad, with the help of a whale, easily drags him to the water's edge. Humbled, the lamb becomes more meek. Later, the...

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