The Second Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Chapter 2 Page 3

in his lair.

When Pack meets with Pack in the Jungle, and neither

will go from the trail,

Lie down till the leaders have spoken — it may be fair

words shall prevail.

When ye fight with a Wolf of the Pack, ye must

fight him alone and afar,

Lest others take part in the quarrel, and the Pack be

diminished by war.

The Lair of the Wolf is his refuge, and where he has

made him his home,

Not even the Head Wolf may enter, not even the Council

may come.