WILD-DOG& 239 



he waved his large blanket with both hands, at the same 

 time addressing his certainly attentive audience in a loud 

 and solemn tone. This had the desired effect : the wild 

 dogs shrank to a more respectful distance, barking at him 

 like so many colleys. Upon this he began to load his 

 rifle, and before this was accomplished the entire pack had 

 retreated.* 



* The Lion Hunter, chap. ix. 



