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The Eagle Brothers
marshalling his bird-armies, or settling disputes, or swooping down on the things which he sought for food—for all the bird-people belonged to Jattayu, and owed him allegiance even with their lives, if so he should desire.
And Jattayu was strong and took what he willed, without making excuse.
And Jattayu was feared, even though there were those among the bird-people who could tell how Jattayu could be gentle to the weak.
And of these was his brother Sanpati.
When Jattayu ranged the air, he was a king; but when he flew back on strong outspread wing to his home in the snow mountains, he was only the big brother of Little-Eagle Sanpati.
And together as children they shared the day's meal, and together
