This was the happiest day of my life; I had killed a panther without assistance, and I had the wounds to show.

Although I was severely hurt, I thought nothing of it.

I took off the skin as my blood dropped down and mixed with that of the beast--but I rejoiced in it.

Proudly did I go into the town dripping with gore and smarting with pain.

Everyone extolled the feat, called me a hero and a great captain.