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THE SIAGU1SH. 



The Siaguish is a native of the East Indies, and re- 

 sembles the lynx in size and form, and even to the tuft 

 at the end of its ears; only that the latter is a native 

 of frigid climes, and the former exists but in those 

 which are warm. Like the ounce, this creature is 

 made use of in hunting, yet is allowed to be more ar- 

 dent in the pursuit ; for if that animal docs not seize 

 its prey at the first spring, it appears dismayed, and 

 will not exert itself again ; but the siaguish perseveres 

 in the attempt. The method adopted in hunting with 

 these animals, is to carry them hood-winked to the spot 

 where they expect to find the game ; and the moment 

 the creature's eyes are unbound, it darts forward ivith 

 the rapidity of an arrow's ilight, leaps upon the gazell 

 or antelope between the shoulders, and instantly begins 

 scratching out its eyes, by which means the hunters 

 find them an easy prey. 



THE SEWAL. 



T iiE Sewal is a native of Malabar, and resembles the 

 panther in its spots, but the lynx in size; yet in habits 

 and disposition bears such affinity to the siaguish, that 

 a separate description of their nature would rather tire 

 than please ; indeed, from the whole of what has been 

 said of this rapacious kind, we may observe a strong 

 affinity in their dispositions from the lion to. the cat, 

 and they may all be considered as the most formidable 

 enemies with which mankind can possibly engage. 



