said Mowgli , clapping his hands . `` I might have known that thou wouldst not forget me . We have a big work in hand . Cut the herd in two , Akela . Keep the cows and calves together , and the bulls and the plow buffaloes by themselves . '' The two wolves ran , ladies ' - chain fashion , in and out of the herd , which snorted and threw up its head , and separated into two clumps . In one , the cow-buffaloes stood with their calves in the center , and glared and pawed , ready , if a wolf would only stay still , to charge down and trample the life out of him . In the other , the bulls and the young bulls snorted and stamped , but though they looked more imposing they were much less dangerous , for they had no calves to protect . No six men could have divided the herd so neatly . `` What orders ! '' panted Akela . `` They are trying to join again . '' Mowgli slipped on to Rama 's back . `` Drive the bulls away to the left , Akela . Gray Brother , when we are gone , hold the cows together , and drive them into the foot of the ravine . '' `` How far ? '' said Gray Brother , panting and snapping . `` Till the sides are higher than Shere Khan can jump , '' shouted Mowgli . `` Keep them there till we come down . '' The bulls swept off as Akela bayed , and Gray Brother stopped in front of the cows .
They charged down on him , and he ran just before them to the foot XXXXX the ravine , as Akela drove the bulls far to the left .
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