ordered a full investigation, based on evidence.
And asked both humans and animals to bring together their evidence.
The animals sent six emissaries to the different groups of animals to ask them to send a representative.
1 The Horse went to the Lions, the predatory animals. 2 The Ox went to the Phoenix, ruler of the non-predatory birds. 3 The Sheep went to the Osprey [visarend], ruler of birds of prey. 4 The Donkey went to the Bee, ruler of the winged swarming things. 5 The Pig went to the Sea Dragon, ruler of water creatures. And the Mule went to the Snake, ruler of the creeping things.
The account of these gatherings is fascinating.
As all the animals and birds spoke according to their own nature, emerging as representatives of all animals. Judged best able to present their case to the King, were the Dragon, the Nightingale, Parrot, Queen Bee, Frog, and Cricket. The Court was convened [bijeengeroepen]. The arguments are amazingly modern.
The Nightingale argued that, even the swarming and creeping creatures have knowledge and understanding and unique skills. We all do. Therefore, since we áll have a portion of the Creator’s gifts, how can humans glorify themselves over us, and claim they are our lords and masters?' She argued, that all animals share one soul and are unified. And humans have individual souls and are in constant dispute between themselves and the rest of the world.
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