A farmer, his wife and his two sons, and his two sons' wives are all going to cross a river. The boat can only hold two people at a time. The sons cannot be with their wives unless the farmer or his w

This narrative is about a dispute between Lion and Monkey over a newborn calf. Lion falsely claims the calf, arguing that his bull gave birth, and initially convinces the elders. However, Monkey appeals, and Hare cleverly exposes Lion's lie by pretending his own father, a male, has given birth, leading the committee to rule in Monkey's favor.