. Wild scenes of a hunter's life; . ?-^^^^ t CHAPTER XIV. HUNTING THE LION ON HORSEBACK. iHE chase of the lion on horseback is carriedon at the Cape of Good Hope, in the follow-ing manner, as described by Dr. Sparrman: << Itis only on the plains that the hunters ventureto go out on horseback in this chase. If the Honkeeps in some coppice or wood, on a rising ground, they endeavorto teaze it with dogs till it comes out; they likewise prefer goingtogether, two or more in number, to be able to assist each other, incase the first shot should not lake effect. * When the Hon sees the hunte
. Wild scenes of a hunter's life; . ?-^^^^ t CHAPTER XIV. HUNTING THE LION ON HORSEBACK. iHE chase of the lion on horseback is carriedon at the Cape of Good Hope, in the follow-ing manner, as described by Dr. Sparrman: << Itis only on the plains that the hunters ventureto go out on horseback in this chase. If the Honkeeps in some coppice or wood, on a rising ground, they endeavorto teaze it with dogs till it comes out; they likewise prefer goingtogether, two or more in number, to be able to assist each other, incase the first shot should not lake effect. * When the Hon sees the hunters at a great distance, he take»to his heels as fast as he can, in order to get out of their sight; butif they chance to discover him at a small distance from them, heis then said to walk ofl^ in a surly manner, but without puttinghimself in the least hurry, as though he was above sJiowing anyfear, Avhen he finds himself discovered or hunted. He is there-fore reported hkewise, when he finds himself pursued with vigor,to be soon provoked to r
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