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are pleased to say ; and instead of flying from the presence of 
Man, it then seeks him with persistence. Some have imagined 
that the Lion recognises the superiority of the white Man over 
the black, and knowing that it has more to fear from the 
former than the latter, it prefers attacking the negro. It is 
well known in South Africa, that the natives are much more 
exposed to their assaults than the colonists. 
Self-respect is one of the characteristic traits of the Lion ; it 
loves to admire itself. 
“ In daylight,” says Livingstone, “ the Lion will halt for one or 
Pig. 136. — Dr. Livingstone. 
two seconds to stare at any one it meets ; it turns slowly round ; 
moves off some steps, always leisurely, looking hack over its 
shoulder ; then it begins to trot, and finally bounds off like a Hare 
as soon as it supposes it is no longer seen.”* 
Its distrust is excessive. When its suspicions are aroused, it is 
careful how it makes an attack. And so it frequently happens 
* Explorations in Southern Africa. 
