He was then fastened down to the ground by means of forked sticks of wood selected for the purpose, the longest fork being driven into the ground until the other closed down upon the neck, ancles, and wrists.

The overseer then sent for two large cats belonging to the house.

These he placed upon the naked shoulders of his victim, and dragged them suddenly by their tails downward.

At first they did not scratch deeply.

He then ordered me to strike them with a small stick after he had placed them once more upon the back of the sufferer.