GENERAL NOTES 159 



be carried in many parts of the world, though it would 

 probably be made little use of and voted an unnecessary 

 encumbrance. 



In countries like South America a revolver or a knife 

 is almost universally carried outside the environs of 

 the large towns and frequently within their precincts; 

 but the stranger need not necessarily follow this custom, 

 as he would or should not have any private quarrel, 

 unless he has been resident long in the country, when, 

 according to circumstances, he may be compelled to 

 arm himself. 



Certainly the fact of being armed gives a greater 

 sense of security; and is there any more defenceless 

 creature in the world than an unarmed man ? 



Should it be desired to carry some such concealed 

 weapon, the Webley Mark IV of the '380 bore and the 

 Colt Automatic are about the best two to choose from. 



In all sports experience makes for knowledge, and 

 if in any way these personal experiences have helped 

 the Shikari to organize his hunting trip on the right 

 lines, or added to his collection one trophy worth 

 acquiring, the author will feel that the many hardships 

 and troubles of his early days have been passed through 

 to some advantage. 



