176 THE LION KILLER. 



The Jebel-Arcliioua and the neighborhood of Medjez-Amar? 

 both in the district of Guelma, are the favorite dens of wan- 

 dering lions. 



Follow the footsteps of one of these old fellows, seeking an 

 Eden wherein to end his days in peace. 



Track him from night till morning, across the mountains 

 and plains. 



When } r ou have heard his last roar at day-break, you can 

 be sure that there he will pass the day. 



Send for your horse, which has been left far behind ; pass 

 the day in repose, and in the evening draw near his lair. At 

 the first roar, try to come up with the animal ; if he has 

 already set out, try to head him off. Never mind the country, 

 the marches, fatigues and privations, so that you will in the 

 end, find yourself opposite your adversary ; a few minutes 

 talk with him, and all the past is forgotten. 



Whatever may happen, never kill a marauding Arab ; and 

 if you are forced to do it in self-defence, never again set your 

 foot in the country where it has happened. 



W T alk softly, and closely examine the country behind and 

 around you, stopping often to listen for some sound that can 

 aid you. 



Whenever you pass a ford or ravine, or are following a 

 thickly wooded path, be ready to fire at any moment, for 

 a lion may hear or see you, and throw himself on the 

 borders of the path, to spring on you unawares, or the 

 marauders may do the same. 



After having killed half a dozen lions, in the night, you can, 

 without compromising your reputation or losing the esteem 



