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THE TIGER 
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tiger differs from all others, as the cattle-killer is 
almost certain to return on the following night to the 
body which it only partially devoured after the first 
attack. If the hunter has the taste and patience for 
night shooting, he will construct a hiding-place 
within 10 yards of the dead body. This should be 
arranged before noon, in order that no noise should 
disturb the vicinity towards evening, when the tiger 
may be expected to return. A tree is not a favour¬ 
able stand for night shooting, as the foliage overhead 
darkens the sight of the rifle. Three poles of about 
5 inches diameter and 12 feet in length should be 
sunk as a triangle, the thickest ends placed 2 feet 
in the ground. The poles should be 4 feet 
apart, and when firmly inserted will represent a 
scaffolding 10 feet high. Bars and diagonal pieces 
must be firmly lashed to prevent the structure from 
swaying. Within a foot of the top three strong 
cross-bars will be lashed, to support a corduroy 
arrangement of perfectly straight level bars, quite 
close together to form a platform. A thickly folded 
rug will carpet the rough surface, upon which the 
watcher will sit upon a low turnstool that will enable 
him to rest in comfort, and turn without noise in any 
required direction. A bamboo or other straight 
stick will be secured as a rail around the platform, 
upon which some branches may be so arranged as to 
form a screen that will conceal the watcher from the 
view of an approaching tiger. This arrangement is 
called a “mucharn.” 
When a tiger is driven before beaters it seldom 
