Without a leader, mob took a view and followed (6)
I believe the answer is:
obeyed
'followed' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for obeyed that I've seen before include "Complied with demands" , "Carried out someone's instructions" , "Complied with order" , "Followed commands" , "Took orders" .)