Which direct quotation is most likely the source of the following paraphrase?


Rikki expressed pride at having defeated the cobra and helped his human family.


“The boy is safe, and it was I – I – I that caught Nag by the hood last night in the bathroom.”

“Oh, look here! Our mongoose is killing a snake.”

“Angry as he was, Rikki-tikki was very frightened as he saw the size of the big cobra.”

“For the honour of his family, he preferred to be found with his teeth locked.”