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quently seen between them* He had so great a 
command over them, that whenever he wished 
them to separate retire to their cages, he had 
only to give the order ; when he had a desire 
that they should lie down and shew strangers 
their paws or throats, on the least sign they would 
lie on their backs, hold up their paws one after 
another, open their throats, and as a recompenee, 
obtain the favour of licking his hand. These 
animals were of a strong breed ; and at the 
time above-mentioned, were five years and a half 
old. 
It is usually supposed that the lion is not 
possessed of the sense of smelling in such per- 
fection as most other animals. It is also ob- 
served, that too strong a light greatly incom- 
modes him. This is more than probable from the 
formation of his eyes, which, like those of the 
cat, seem fitted for seeing best in the dark. For 
this reason, he seldom appears in open day, hut 
ravages chiefly by night ; and not only the lion, 
but all other animals of the cat kind, are kept off 
by the fires which the inhabitants light to pre- 
serve their herds and Hocks ; the brightness of 
the flame dazzles their eyes, which are only fitted 
for seeing in the dark ; and they are afraid to 
venture blindly into those places which they 
know to be filled with their enemies. 
It is equally true of all this kind, that they 
hunt rather by the sight than the smell ; and it 
sometimes happens that the lion pursues either 
the jackal or the wild-dog, while they are hunt* 
ing upon the scent ; and, when they have run 
the beast down, he comes in and monopolizes 
the spoil. From hence, probably, may have 
arisen the story of the lion's provider ; these lit- 
tle industrious animals may often, it is true, pro- 
vide a feast for the lion ; but they have hunted 
