The Law of the Jungle says that amimals must not hunt man , because man – killing brings men with guns . Then everybody in the jungle is in danger.
Father and Mother Woif listened to Shere Khan in the jungle not far away. Then suddenly , they heard a noise much nearer to them.
‘It’s a man . A man ‘s cub. Look!’ said Father Wolf.
And there in front of them stood a baby who could just walk. He looked up at Father Wolf and laughed.
‘Is that a man’s cub?’ asked Mother Wolf. ‘I have never seen one. Bring it here.’
The baby , small and with no clothes , pushed its way between the cubs to get near to Mother Wolf .
‘Look,’ she said , ‘he is taking his meal with the others,’
‘ I have heard that this has happened before,’ said Father Wolf ,’ ‘but I have never seen it until now. Look at him. He is not afraid.’
Suddenly, it was dark, and Shere Khan was pushing his great head in through the mouth of the cave.
‘We are pleased that you visit us, Shere Khan,’ said Father Wolf , but his eyes were angry. ‘What do you need ?’
‘I am hanting a man’ s cub,’ said Shere Khan. ‘Its father and mother have run away. Give it to me.’
Father Worf khew that Shere Khan could not get inside the cave because he was too big.