SECTION It 

 FEROCIOUS WILD BEASTS. 



HAVING noticed the several animals brought under the subjections 

 of man, that are mentioned in scripture, we proceed to notice those 

 which have hitherto eluded his efforts for their subjugation, and 

 still maintain their wild and savage independence. Among these? 

 beasts of prey naturally claim the first place. 



THE LION. 



THE outward form of this noble animal seems to bespeak his in* 

 ternal generosity. His figure is striking, his look confident and 

 bold, his gait proud, and his voice terrible. His stature is not over- 

 grown, like that of the elephant, or rhinoceros ; nor is his shape 

 clumsy, like that of the hippopotamus, or the ox. It is compact, 

 well proportioned, and sizeable ; a perfect model of 4 strength, joined 

 with agility. It is muscular and bold, neither charged with fat nor 

 unnecessary flesh. It is sufficient but to see him in order to be as- 

 sured of his superior force. His large head, surrounded with a 



