Old Tom is a real lion.

He'll kill a full-grown hoss when he wants, but a yearlin' colt is his especial likin'.

You're sure to run acrost his trail, an' you'll never miss it.

Wal, if I find any cougar sign down in the canyon, I'll build two fires so as to let you know.

Though no hunter, I'm tolerably acquainted with the varmints.