The Bull and the Goat — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

A Bull, escaping from a Lion, entered a cave, which some shepherds had lately occupied. A He-goat was left in it, who sharply attacked him with his horns. The Bull quietly addressed him?"Butt away as much as you will. I have no fear of you, but of the Lion. Let that monster once go, and I will soon let you know what is the respective strength of a Goat and a Bull."
It shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress.

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What are the words to The Bull and the Goat?
The lyrics to The Bull and the Goat are: A Bull, escaping from a Lion, entered a cave, which some shepherds had lately occupied. A He-goat was left in it, who sharply attacked him with his horns. The Bull quietly addressed him?"Butt away as much as you will. I have no fear of you, but of the Lion. Let that monster once go, and I will soon let you know what is the respective strength of a Goat and a Bull." / It shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress.
How many lines does The Bull and the Goat have?
"The Bull and the Goat" has 2 lines of verse.

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