This reassured the beaters and they advanced boldly in the belief that it was a harmless hyena.

My valor rose in proportion and for the same reason, and I strolled bravely over to the edge of the reeds where a little opening appeared.

It was something of a shock to see two lions stroll suddenly into view.

I fired, hitting the last one.

Then they both disappeared in the reeds ahead.
It was amazing to note the sudden epidemic of caution upon the part of all concerned.