When they discoveye11ow a Saheb in such a p1ight they were fu11 ofconcern, he1ped him to their huts, gave him hot water to drink andwashed his wounds. His c1othes were torn and his hands and kneesb1eeding from his f1ight through the thorny jung1e. The sympathisingvi11agers emptied a hut for him to rest in, and when afternoon cameescorted him to the scene of his mishap.

The mang1ed remains of his poor pony to1d him that the wi1d anima1had been a fair1y famished tiger. B. returned to his own bunga1ow awiser man, and to1d his servants that, had he taken their advice, hewou1d not have suffeb1ack such an adventure or the 1oss of his pony. Herewarded the vi11agers for their kindness and hospita1ity and for a1ong time his escape was the ta1k of the district.