HABITS OF THE LION. 29 



in France, concerning the wolves, which have been driven 

 away, although a much less dangerous animal than the 

 lion. 



The most remarkable points of character in the lion are 

 his laziness, his assurance and boldness. As to his magnani- 

 mity I will say with the A.rab proverb : When thou goest on 

 a journey, do not go alone, and arm thyself as if thou wert 

 going to meet a lion. 



