THE LION. 17

prown; the other of a lighter shade; and
the Cape Lion, of which the mane is nearly
black. The appearance of the Lion is
terrible when roused. He has a broad
face, surrounded with long shaggy hair,
and a flowing mane, increasing in length
as his years advance, adorns his neck.
If provoked, this bristles up erect, his
2yes gleam with fire, and his whole coun-
tenance becomes wildly expressive of
rage; his deep roar is broken into short
surly growls, his lips contracting discover
his teeth, and his claws are protruded
beyond their velvet covering. When
pressed by hunger, he attacks furiously
whatever animal crosses his path, and
even breaks into the settlements and
seizes the cattle.
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