He bared his fangs now as naturally and upon as slight provocation
as Sheeta, the panther, bared his. He growled as ferociously as
Akut himself. When he came suddenly upon another beast his quick
crouch bore a strange resemblance to the arching of a cat's back.
Korak, the killer, was looking for trouble. In his heart of hearts
he hoped to meet the king ape who had driven him from the amphitheater.
To this end he insisted upon remaining in the vicinity; but the
exigencies of the perpetual search for food led them several miles
further away during day.
They were moving slowly down wind, and warily because the advantage
was with whatever beast might chance to be hunting ahead of them,
where their scent-spoor was being borne by the light breeze.
Suddenly the two halted simultaneously. Two heads were cocked upon
one side. Like creatures hewn from solid rock they stood immovable,
listening. Not a muscle quivered. For several seconds they remained
thus, then Korak advanced cautiously a few yards and leaped nimbly
into a tree. Akut followed close upon his heels.
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