Haw! Even the lion will not attempt to drive the pack from its kill.

Ow aye, it is so.

The old mother never turned her eyes to watch the lion, but when the pups played, having eaten their fill, she stood up.

The pack looked at her and moved off; then the lion rose and came forward.

The old one stood her ground, and the great one, when he was within three bounds of her, also stood.