She enters, doubtless, in the hope of securing a kid; and while prowling about inside looks into a hut where a woman and infant are soundly sleeping.

In a moment she has pounced on the child, and is out of reach before its cries can attract the villagers.

Arriving safely at her den under the rocks, she drops the little one among her cubs.

At this critical time the fate of the child hangs in the balance.

Either it will be immediately torn to pieces and devoured, or in a most wonderful way remain in the cave unharmed.