ADVICE TO THE AMATEUR LION HUNTER. 159 



hunt the lion on a dark night is a folly of which I have been 

 often guilty, and which has almost cost me my life on various 

 occasions. 



If you cannot find the foot-print, and the animal continues 

 his depredations without roaring, set out in the night accom- 

 panied by your guide. 



Examine the paths communicating with the douars visited 

 by the lion. 



Walk softly and halt frequently. 



If you hear the hoarse cry which Europeans attribute to 

 the hyena, while in reality it belongs to the jackal, follow the 

 sound. This mournful cry will inform you that the jackal is 

 following either a lion, marauder, or hyena. 



As I mentioned before, he is in the train of these different 

 parties in order to obtain a share in the prize, and all the 

 while utters a peculiar cry to call his companions to the 

 feast. 



If the jackal follows a lion in the plain, it will not take 

 long to be certain of the fact ; for the latter on seeing you at 

 any distance, no matter what, will approach. 



In a woody country make the guide lead you to the path 

 on which the animal you hear is probably coming, so as to 

 cut off his escape ; then set yourself by the side of a bush 

 near the path and wait patiently. 



Your guide ought to be some steps behind you, hidden 

 among the trees, and in any case you should know where he 

 is that he may be out of all danger. 



Placed as you are, you cannot be seen by the advancing 

 animal until he is opposite your rifle. 



