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But one night a wild beast came, and destroyed them 
all, not one being left. 
And in the morning it was reported by the watch- 
man, who also stated that the man-eater was daily 
destroying the labourers and workmen, and doing great 
injury ; 
And they took the Engineer with them and showed him 
the footprints of the animal. 
And after seeing what the animal had done, the English- 
man spoke, and said, 
“ For this damage the lion shall pay his life.” 
And when night came he took his gun and in very 
truth destroyed the beast. 
Patterson Sahib is indeed a brave and valiant man, like 
unto those Persian heroes of old—Rustem, Zal, Sohrab 
and Berzoor ; 
So brave is he, that the greatest warriors stood aghast 
at his action ; 
Tall in stature, young, most brave and of great strength 
is he. 
From the other side of the line came the noise and cries 
of those who complained that these savage beasts were 
eating and destroying men, 
For such has been the habit of lions from time 
immemorial, and groups of people have fallen victims to 
their fury. 
Those who were proud or boastful, have but sacrificed 
their lives uselessly ; 
But to-day Patterson Sahib will watch for the lion 
himself! 
For the people have complained loudly, and the valiant 
one has gone forth with his gun into the forest. 
Soon after the people had retired at night to their tents, 
the fearless lion made his appearance ; 
Patterson Sahib loaded both barrels of his gun and went 
forth against him. 
