One of the monkeys made a speech and told his companions that Mowgli's capture marked a new thing in the history of the Bandar-log, for Mowgli was going to show them how to weave sticks and canes together as a protection against rain and cold. Mowgli picked up some creepers and began to work them in and out, and the monkeys tried to imitate; but in a very few minutes they lost interest and began to pull their friends' tails or jump up and down on all fours
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"I wish to eat
Buy Newport Cigarette," said Mowgli. "I am a stranger in this part of the jungle. Bring me food, or give me leave to hunt here."