THE TIGER. 53 



full grown Tiger can never be wholly subdued : for neither 

 gentleness nor restraint has much effect upon its disposition. 

 It appears insensible to the attentions of its keeper, and it is 

 said, will tear the hand which feeds it as readily as that by 

 which it is chastised. When taken young, however, and 

 kindly treated, he grows familiar, and exhibits gentleness 

 and affection towards his keeper. 



