Mirri the Cat

Mirri the Cat tells the story of an unemployed feline (who had recently escaped the dinner pot), who is persuaded by Mikko the Fox to become his servant. During their first moments together, Mikko quizzes Mirri on what she would do if attacked by a bear, only to find himself attacked by Osmo the Bear at the same moment.

Mirri quickly scales a tree and watches from a safe distance, while Mikko scolds the Bear for clamping onto his shoulder, mentioning their long friendship and his own loyalty. When Osmo the Bear roars loudly at Mikko’s hypocrisy, jaws wide open, trickster Mikko flees to safety.

Much impressed, Mirri follows her new master home. If you look closely enough at Mirri the Cat, you can see how Jay Van Everen captured her mid-coil, perfectly still and perfectly ready, camouflaged in the forest.