the little pigeon - hawk followed closely , with the duck under his wing , rejoiced and happy to think that he had something to carry home at last . he was naturally much vexed with the owl , and had no sooner delivered over the duck to his sister , the housekeeper , than he flew in the owl 's face , and , venting an abundance of reproachful terms , would , in his passion , have torn the very eyes out of the white owl 's head . " softly , peepi , " said the gray eagle , stepping in between them . " do n't be in such a huff , my little brother , nor exhibit so revengeful a temper . do you not know that we are to forgive our enemies ? white owl , you may go ; but let this be a lesson to you , not to play the tyrant over those who may chance to be weaker than yourself . "
not to play the tyrant over those weaker than himself .
what did gray eagle tell white owl when he let him go ?
what did gray eagle tell white owl when he let him go ?