CHAPTER II 



A TIGER HUNT IN INDIA 



OUR hunting-camp was situated among 

 most beautiful scenery. 

 The little encampment was pitched upon 

 a grassy lawn shaded by magnificent old trees 

 upon the banks of the Sone River. As one 

 lives for half the year in tents in India these 

 airy dwellings are amazingly comfortable. The 

 so-called Cashmere tent consists of a charming 

 anteroom furnished with comfortable reclining 

 chairs and a table (A); a sleeping and living 

 room (B) was conveniently arranged with a 

 bed, writing-table, chairs, electric light, and so 

 on; and a bathroom (C). The bath occupies 

 a very important place in Indian life, and is 

 usually taken very hot. 



My host was Sir John Hewett, Governor of 

 the Central Provinces, one of the most gifted, 

 powerful and interesting personalities in the 



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