[Lxr]

Now I really want to know how I save myself before the candle burns through the rope.

[natosaichek]

Spit on the candle. Grab the rope in your teeth and just hang on until rescue comes. Lure another animal over with mating calls to distract / feed the lion. Swing back and forth by wiggling your feet and neck at the appropriate rate to swing yourself up onto the branch.

*note that it sorta doesn't matter because cats are notoriously good at climbing trees and likely wouldn't wait for you to fall.