SPEARS. 41 



In the foregoing Plate Fig. A shows the Nugger 

 Hunt pattern, which I consider the neplus ultra of 

 boar-spears, the curves being gradual from point 

 to shank, so that it penetrates easily, and is with- 

 drawn without difficulty. Another great advan- 

 tage of this shape is, that the edge can be easily 

 ground, and afterwards sharpened on a hone. 

 (Fig D shows the section at a b.) 



Fig. B is the Deccan Hunt spear pattern, also 

 a good spear, and preferred by some sportsmen 

 to that of the Nugger Hunt, because the orifice 

 of the wound it makes is somewhat larger, and 

 allows the blood to flow more freely. It is, how- 

 ever, more difficult to sharpen. (Fig. E shows 

 the section at c d.) 



Fig. C is a bear-spear, somewhat similar in 

 shape to the Nugger Hunt spear, but broader in 

 the blade, and with a stouter shaft. (Fig. F shows 

 the section.) 



I need not add that all spears ought to be 

 made of the best tempered steel. With one 



