often hides them, notwithstanding their size, In the low land the nature of the tiger is very time, and even when there is only one, the right experienced shot, that for Neilgherry shooting, the elk, nor Bruin, and still less the jungle sheep different from those on the Hills. Water, food, pelled to roam over sandy deserts and forests there is nothing better, or so good even, as a more than one elk breaks cover at the same and left-hand barrels are both useful. Neither before a good aim can be taken. tiger is compelled to traverse many miles before their natural appetites are appeased. the effect of his excellent rifle upon some of shores ; in their natural condition they are com- It is the same with the lion of Afric's burning double Manton or Purdey of large bore. When and shelter can seldom be obtained but at im- them. But I am given to understand, from an mense distances, and the tigress as well as the meets his eye, tried with his wonted coolness, unfrequented by man, for water and food, and ther officer, the sporting laird of S. has, ere this their unsettled life precludes any considera- 58 FALLS OF THE CAVERY rush and the unequal surface of the country, give any spare time for reloading. Their rapid