a lion wanted to hunt down a bull, so he decided to use a trick to try to get hold of him. he told him that he had sacrificed a sheep and he invited the bull to the feast, his intention being to kill him when he was reclining on his side to eat. the bull accepted the invitation but, seeing the huge spits and giant cauldrons - but no sheep - he departed without saying a word. the lion reproached him as to why, having suffered no harm, he left without a reason.
'oh, i have my reasons,' said the bull. 'i see no sign of your having slaughtered a sheep but i do see, very plainly, that you have made every preparation for dining on beef.'