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the tree Off into the forest Another visitor Somewhat out 

 of temper An epicure A commotion in the jungle A herd of 

 wild elephants The tiger again We fire together Evidently 

 hit Morning The elephant's return A moment of suspense 

 Agreeable surprise Looking for the tiger Hopes realized 

 Return to camp ......... 60 



CHAPTER VIII 



A rest-house in the jungle The advantages of a lonely vigil An 

 aggravating panther Unpleasant sounds at night Prowling 

 round the bungalow My " boy's " excitement " Master get 

 it gun ! " The animal departs Troubled nights Unsuccessful 

 vigils by night My terrier carried off Hold a consultation 

 A calf tied up A restless night The kill Watching over the 

 carcass The coming of the panther A shot and a charge 

 The second barrel A rash resolution fortunately frustrated 

 Return to the bungalow Following up next morning The 

 find The delight of the " boy " "Making it picture " . .69 



CHAPTER IX 



A man-eating leopard A description of its methods Panic-stricken 

 villagers A record of human beings killed and eaten Public 

 feeling and the Press District authorities powerless The 

 animal's cunning Consultations Plan devised for the destruc- 

 tion of the beast A shooting-party arranged Taking the 

 field News of the man-eater Deserted villages The animal 

 located A beat commenced First view of the monster The 

 first shot Apparently hit The pursuit At bay A scrimmage 

 Driven out at last A volley at short range Death of the 

 famous man-eater Jubilant villagers Measuring the trophy 

 Conclusive evidence of identity ...... 74 



CHAPTER X 



Another leopard adventure A sporting doctor His efforts to 

 obtain a leopard Nightly vigils followed by fever Conceives 

 a brilliant scheme A description of his plan Carrying it out 

 Anxious moments The bait taken Comical encounter A tug 

 of war with a leopard A ludicrous but somewhat dangerous 

 position The doctor wins Death of the leopard The dangers 

 of hunting by night A sporting young tea planter Expenditure 

 of cattle and patience A lonely vigil The tiger appears A 

 shot and a miss Another weary vigil Giving up hope An 

 unexpected appearance A tempting shot Undoubtedly hit 

 The second barrel Living or dead ? Through grass jungle at 



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