Mowgli said the same word but with the sound of a bird.
‘Now for the Snake-People,’ said Baloo.
Mowgli then made the long ‘ssss’ sound, which was like no other noise, only the noise of snake.
‘Good,’ said Baloo gently. ‘One day you will thank me for my lessons. Now you will e safe in the jungle, because no snake, no bird, no animal will hurt you. You do not need to be afraid of anyone.
‘And I shall have my people and go with them high up in the trees,’ shouted Mowgli.