It is the Law . '' `` When we met at Cold Lairs , Manling , I knew it , '' said Kaa , turning a little in his mighty coils . `` Man goes to Man at the last , though the Jungle does not cast him out . '' The Four looked at one another and at Mowgli , puzzled but obedient . `` The Jungle does not cast me out , then ? '' Mowgli stammered . Gray Brother and the Three growled furiously , beginning , `` So long as we live none shall dare -- '' But Baloo checked them . `` I taught thee the Law . It is for me to speak , '' he said ; `` and , though I can not now see the rocks before me , I see far . Little Frog , take thine own trail ; make thy lair with thine own blood and pack and people ; but when there is need of foot or tooth or eye , or a word carried swiftly by night , remember , Master of the Jungle , the Jungle is thine at call . '' `` The Middle Jungle is thine also , '' said Kaa . `` I speak for no small people . '' `` Hai-mai , my brothers , '' cried Mowgli , throwing up his arms with a sob . `` I know not what I know ! I would not go ; but I am drawn by both feet . How shall I leave these nights ? '' `` Nay , look up , Little Brother , '' Baloo repeated . `` There is no shame in this hunting . When the honey is eaten we leave the empty hive . '' `` Having cast the skin , '' said Kaa , `` we may not creep into it afresh .
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Baloo Brother Hai-mai Kaa Law Manling Mowgli lair night nights