ADVICE TO THE AMATEUR LION HUNTER. 1*75 



other happens : either the lion is instantly killed, or before 

 being able to judge of the effect of your shot, you are stretched 

 on your back under the wounded animal, whose head and 

 fore paws are on you, crushing you in the earth. But you 

 are not dead for all that. 



If your ball has been well directed and not met any 

 obstacle to turn it aside, you will escape with a dozen or 

 more scratches from his claws, which you can cure providing 

 his teeth have not touched you, and if his agony does not 

 last longer than a few seconds, you may still get out of the 

 scrape with your head on your shoulders. 



In any case, remember that you have a dagger, and if you 

 have not lost it in your foil, strike quickly, firmly, and in the 

 right place. 



If the lion is killed on the spot, thank your God, and 

 recommence the battle with the next one you meet. 



One word of advice. Whenever you find yourself opposite 

 a full grown lion, do not be too long in carrying out your 

 manoeuvres. If too much haste may cost you your life, too 

 great slowness in the attack may be equally fatal. The lion, 

 becoming impatient, has only to bound on you while you are 

 aiming, and you will be disarmed and torn to pieces without 

 having fired a single shot. 



And now that you have delivered the mountaineers from 

 their enemy, and can judge of the effect which your success 

 has produced on these unimpassioned men that surround you, 

 go to other countries to seek new victories. 



You may be sure that you will be preceded by the noise 

 of this exploit, and henceforth will be baptized, The lion killer. 



