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WILD BEASTS AND THEIR WAVS 
CHAP. V 
ing its course through the chest and destroying the 
vitals in its passage along the body. In that case 
the *577 solid bullet of 650 grains and 6 drams of 
powder will produce an astonishing effect, and will 
completely paralyse the attack of any lion or tiger, 
thus establishing a thorough confidence in the heart 
of its proprietor. 
