96 THE MARKHOR 



They only lie in wait for the longest antlers every 

 extra inch forming an addition to their triumph. 



Thus every spring and autumn a regular competi- 

 tion takes place in the Cashmere mountain-world, 

 and not only there, but also at the capital, Srinagar, 

 and all over the valley, thoughts are given up to big- 

 game shooting and records. 



