Aesop tells the tale of a Lion who encounters an Aardvark in the wild. Initially, the Lion sees the Aardvark as an easy target, but the clever Aardvark uses his wit to escape the Lion's grasp. Aesop’s son questions the moral of the story, leading to a humorous discussion about strength versus intelligence and how appearances can be deceiving. The fable highlights the importance of cleverness and quick thinking in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.