88 TIGERS. 



have obtained the reward just as well by carry- 

 ing only the head, or skin. No commander 

 of an army ever felt more elated after a victo- 

 ry, than these poor creatures experienced at 

 the success of their prowess in destroying, 

 perhaps, the pest of their neighbourhood. 

 When any person praised them for their va- 

 lour and dexterity, their countenances shewed 

 what pleasure they felt; It might also be 

 plainly seen, how gratifying it was to them 

 merely to hear it said, that it was a large ti- 

 ger. On receiving the reward, they generally 

 got gloriously drunk, and no doubt returned 

 to their villages, determined to risk their 

 lives on a similar exploit, the first opportuni- 

 ty that might offer. * 



* These poor ignorant men often receive only half 

 the reward, the remainder goes into the pocket of the 

 J)ewan or his assistant. The English Gentlemen, for the 

 most part are aware that such peculation is common, and 

 much to their credit, make it a point of paying the re- 

 ward themselves. 



