COUGAR. 
slight touch of the lance; that, while the ani- 
mal is defending itself, he may strike a secure 
blow. As soon as the Cougar feels the lance, 
it grasps the weapon with one of it's paws ; 
and, with the other, strikes at the assailant's 
arm. It is at this critical junclure, that the 
Indian nimbly aims a blow with the scymJtar, 
hitherto concealed in his other hand, and 
hamstrings the animal. The Cougar instantly 
draws back ; but, being enraged, as suddenly 
returns to the charge. However, on receiv- 
another stroke, it is generally deprived of the 
power of motion; w^hen the Indian, after dir«- 
patching it without farther molestation, skii.s 
the animal, and cuts off the head, with which 
he returns to his companions, displaying them 
as trophies of his victory. 
This animal, we are assured, is often more 
successful against the crocodile; and is, in 
fa£t, the only quadruped, which that part ot 
the world affords, that is not afraid of the 
contest. 
" It must," says Goldsmith, <* be no un- 
pleasant sight, to observe, from a place ot 
safety, 
