1 1 4 WILD SPORTS OF BURMA AND ASSAM 



in the East the unearthly cry of " A dead Hindoo ! where, 

 where ? here, here ! " uttered by these obscene animals ; but 

 there is another cry they give utterance to, called the 

 " Pheeal " it is the frightened yelp of the ordinary jackal, 

 and not that of a variety, as many have asserted. Although 

 it is asserted to be the Tiger's-provider, I think the reverse 

 is truer ; they follow the royal beast and hope to pick up 

 the pieces, but he generally lies up close and will not allow 

 any one to intrude on his larder; but occasionally when he 

 has gone for a drink, or is absent for some other cause, a 

 jackal nibbles at the quarry ; and if the tiger puts in an 

 appearance suddenly, off he goes with his tail between his 

 legs, uttering the cry of the " Pheeal." 



The hyaena is not known in Assam, or in Lower Assam. 

 The porcupine is found in both countries. 



The snakes are innumerable, and of very many kinds. 

 Many very venomous, but are seldom met with or seen. 

 I have seen a Hamadryad in the streets of Shoayghein being 

 exhibited by a snake-charmer, over 16 feet in length, and 

 equal to a man's thigh in thickness. 



