` Then that is the side I turn to , ' remarked the heron . ` And when the rain comes from that quarter , which side do you turn to ? ' And the heron replied , ` And which side do you turn to ? ' ` Oh , I always turn to this side , ' said the jackal . ` Then that is the side I turn to , ' said the heron . ` And when the rain comes straight down , what do you do ? ' ` What do you do yourself ? ' asked the heron . ' I do this , ' answered the jackal . ' I cover my head with my paws . ' ` Then that is what I do , ' said the heron . ' I cover my head with my wings , ' and as he spoke he lifted his large wings and spread them completely over his head . With one bound the jackal had seized him by the neck , and began to shake him . ` Oh , have pity , have pity ! ' cried the heron . ' I never did you any harm . ' ` You told the dove how to get the better of me , and I am going to eat you for it . ' ` But if you will let me go , ' entreated the heron , ' I will show you the place where the panther has her lair . ' ` Then you had better be quick about it , ' said the jackal , holding tight on to the heron until he had pointed out the panther 's den . ` Now you may go , my friend , for there is plenty of food here for me . '
So the jackal came up XXXXX the panther , and asked politely , ` Panther , would you like me to look after your children while you are out hunting ? ' '
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