--- title: The Jungle Book, part 9 — The Jungle Book · full text with trees · page 2 description: The Jungle Book, part 9, «The Jungle Book» by Rudyard Kipling: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: 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. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/page/2/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/) / [The Jungle Book](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/) / The Jungle Book, part 9 # The Jungle Book, part 9 · page 2 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/) **2** - [101](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/101/) — Buldeo, who was still stooping over Shere Khan’s head, found himself sprawling on the grass, with a gray wolf standing over him, while Mowgli went on skinning as though he were alone in all India. - [102](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/102/) — “Ye-es,” he said, between his teeth. - [103](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/103/) — “Thou art altogether right, Buldeo. - [104](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/104/) — Thou wilt never give me one anna of the reward. - [105](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/105/) — There is an old war between this lame tiger and myself--a very old war, and--I have won.” - [106](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/106/) — To do Buldeo justice, if he had been ten years younger he would have taken his chance with Akela had he met the wolf in the woods, but a wolf who obeyed the orders of this boy who had private wars with man-eating tigers was not a common animal. - [107](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/107/) — It was sorcery, magic of the worst kind, thought Buldeo, and he wondered whether the amulet round his neck would protect him. - [108](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/108/) — He lay as still as still, expecting every minute to see Mowgli turn into a tiger too. — checked by a teacher - [109](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/109/) — “Maharaj! - [110](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/110/) — Great King,” he said at last in a husky whisper. - [111](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/111/) — “Yes,” said Mowgli, without turning his head, chuckling a little. - [112](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/112/) — “I am an old man. - [113](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/113/) — I did not know that thou wast anything more than a herdsboy. - [114](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/114/) — May I rise up and go away, or will thy servant tear me to pieces?” - [115](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/115/) — “Go, and peace go with thee. - [116](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/116/) — Only, another time do not meddle with my game. - [117](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/117/) — Let him go, Akela.” - [118](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/118/) — Buldeo hobbled away to the village as fast as he could, looking back over his shoulder in case Mowgli should change into something terrible. - [119](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/119/) — When he got to the village he told a tale of magic and enchantment and sorcery that made the priest look very grave. - [120](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/120/) — Mowgli went on with his work, but it was nearly twilight before he and the wolves had drawn the great gay skin clear of the body. - [121](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/121/) — “Now we must hide this and take the buffaloes home! - [122](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/122/) — Help me to herd them, Akela.” - [123](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/123/) — The herd rounded up in the misty twilight, and when they got near the village Mowgli saw lights, and heard the conches and bells in the temple blowing and banging. - [124](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/124/) — Half the village seemed to be waiting for him by the gate. - [125](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/125/) — “That is because I have killed Shere Khan,” he said to himself. - [126](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/126/) — But a shower of stones whistled about his ears, and the villagers shouted: “Sorcerer! - [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/127/) — Wolf’s brat! - [128](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/128/) — Jungle demon! - [129](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/129/) — Go away! - [130](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/130/) — Get hence quickly or the priest will turn thee into a wolf again. - [131](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/131/) — Shoot, Buldeo, shoot!” - [132](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/132/) — The old Tower musket went off with a bang, and a young buffalo bellowed in pain. - [133](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/133/) — “More sorcery!” shouted the villagers. - [134](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/134/) — “He can turn bullets. - [135](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/135/) — Buldeo, that was thy buffalo.” - [136](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/136/) — “Now what is this?” said Mowgli, bewildered, as the stones flew thicker. - [137](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/137/) — “They are not unlike the Pack, these brothers of thine,” said Akela, sitting down composedly. - [138](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/138/) — “It is in my head that, if bullets mean anything, they would cast thee out.” - [139](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/139/) — “Wolf! - [140](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/140/) — Wolf’s cub! - [141](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/141/) — Go away!” shouted the priest, waving a sprig of the sacred tulsi plant. - [142](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/142/) — “Again? - [143](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/143/) — Last time it was because I was a man. - [144](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/144/) — This time it is because I am a wolf. - [145](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/145/) — Let us go, Akela.” - [146](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/146/) — A woman--it was Messua--ran across to the herd, and cried: “Oh, my son, my son! - [147](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/147/) — They say thou art a sorcerer who can turn himself into a beast at will. - [148](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/148/) — I do not believe, but go away or they will kill thee. - [149](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/149/) — Buldeo says thou art a wizard, but I know thou hast avenged Nathoo’s death.” - [150](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/150/) — “Come back, Messua!” shouted the crowd. - [151](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/151/) — “Come back, or we will stone thee.” - [152](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/152/) — Mowgli laughed a little short ugly laugh, for a stone had hit him in the mouth. - [153](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/153/) — “Run back, Messua. - [154](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/154/) — This is one of the foolish tales they tell under the big tree at dusk. - [155](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/155/) — I have at least paid for thy son’s life. - [156](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/156/) — Farewell; and run quickly, for I shall send the herd in more swiftly than their brickbats. - [157](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/157/) — I am no wizard, Messua. - [158](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/158/) — Farewell!” - [159](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/159/) — “Now, once more, Akela,” he cried. - [160](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/160/) — “Bring the herd in.” - [161](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/161/) — The buffaloes were anxious enough to get to the village. - [162](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/162/) — They hardly needed Akela’s yell, but charged through the gate like a whirlwind, scattering the crowd right and left. - [163](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/163/) — “Keep count!” shouted Mowgli scornfully. - [164](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/164/) — “It may be that I have stolen one of them. - [165](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/165/) — Keep count, for I will do your herding no more. - [166](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/166/) — Fare you well, children of men, and thank Messua that I do not come in with my wolves and hunt you up and down your street.” - [167](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/167/) — He turned on his heel and walked away with the Lone Wolf, and as he looked up at the stars he felt happy. - [168](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/168/) — “No more sleeping in traps for me, Akela. - [169](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/169/) — Let us get Shere Khan’s skin and go away. - [170](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/170/) — No, we will not hurt the village, for Messua was kind to me.” - [171](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/171/) — When the moon rose over the plain, making it look all milky, the horrified villagers saw Mowgli, with two wolves at his heels and a bundle on his head, trotting across at the steady wolf’s trot that eats up the long miles like fire. - [172](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/172/) — Then they banged the temple bells and blew the conches louder than ever. - [173](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/173/) — And Messua cried, and Buldeo embroidered the story of his adventures in the jungle, till he ended by saying that Akela stood up on his hind legs and talked like a man. - [174](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/174/) — The moon was just going down when Mowgli and the two wolves came to the hill of the Council Rock, and they stopped at Mother Wolf’s cave. - [175](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/175/) — “They have cast me out from the Man-Pack, Mother,” shouted Mowgli, “but I come with the hide of Shere Khan to keep my word.” - [176](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/176/) — Mother Wolf walked stiffly from the cave with the cubs behind her, and her eyes glowed as she saw the skin. - [177](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/177/) — “I told him on that day, when he crammed his head and shoulders into this cave, hunting for thy life, Little Frog--I told him that the hunter would be the hunted. - [178](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/178/) — It is well done.” [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/9/) **2** - ← previous: [The Jungle Book, part 8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg236/8/) - 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