ÒWhat was that?Ó Pawsteps.

            ÒItÕs—a cub?Ó

            ÒHow—?Ó

            ÒThat bitch . . .Ó

            ÒYou donÕt think sheÕd actually start on cubs, do you?Ó

            ÒShe did us. She tried to kill all of us. You really think sheÕd care about some cubs? She probably thinks that if she raises them, theyÕll be loyal.Ó

            ÒThen why is he here?Ó

            ÒWhatÕs your name?Ó

            ÒCanÕt you see he has no idea . . . HeÕs fading

            ÒOh, of course. They want to save him