the gulls flew in immense numbers around him , and were ready to devour him . owasso did not lose his presence of mind , but he addressed them and said : " gulls , you know you were not formed to eat human flesh , nor was man made to be the prey of birds . obey my words . fly close together , a sufficient number of you , and carry me on your backs to the magician 's lodge . " they listened attentively to what he said , and seeing nothing unreasonable in his request , they obeyed him . owasso soon found himself sailing through the air swiftly homeward . meanwhile , it appears that the old magician had fallen asleep and allowed his canoe to come to a stand - still . owasso , in his flight over the lake , saw him lying on his back in the boat , taking a nap , which was quite natural , as the day was very soft and balmy .
they saw nothing unreasonable in his request .
why did the birds obey owasso's words ?
why did the birds obey owasso's words ?