" no , no , " they replied , with one voice . " we will not forsake you . we will share your sufferings ; we will abandon our journey , and take care of you as you did of us before we were able to take care of ourselves . if the chill climate kills you , it shall kill us . do you think we can so soon forget your brotherly care , which has equaled a father 's , and even a mother 's kindness ? whether you live or die , we will live or die with you . " they sought out a hollow tree to winter in , and contrived to carry their wounded nest - mate thither ; and before the rigor of the season had set in , they had , by diligence and economy , stored up food enough to carry them through the winter months .
wanted to take care of gray eagle .
why did the falcons want to abandon their journey ?
why did the falcons want to abandon their journey ?