You mark my words: that is coming as sure as fate, if Nemestronia keeps that leopard about her mansion." "That may all be true," Hirnio cut in, "but Opsitius, do let Agathemer say his say, whatever it may be." "You are right and I was wrong," Tanno admitted.
"Proceed, Agathemer." "Let me describe her behavior fully, for the sake of others," Agathemer resumed.

"When she sights a victim she flattens herself out on the ground and gives her long, quavering squall.

If the victim remains stationary she crawls toward it very slowly, almost imperceptibly, moving one paw only at a time.

If it runs about she ceases her advance and pivots around until it is again stationary and she facing it.

She keeps that up until she is within springing distance.