"Ye be brothers," he said, "ye two; both great men of the hunt; chiefs by your own right wherever you go." "When I was young," said Mr.Hume, "I shot lions for the pride of the victory; but long since I gave that up, and only when a lion seeks me have I gone out to kill him." "Ye be brothers," said the chief.

"The great one stands alone, for he is merciful in his strength.

The spotted one kills for the love of killing.

He will kill, if the chance comes, many times more than he can eat.

The warrior will slay of his enemies all his spear can reach.