These, however, were only the earlier efforts of
the man-eaters. Later on, as will be seen, nothing
flurried or frightened them in the least, and except
as food they showed a complete contempt for human
beings. Having once marked down a victim, they
would allow nothing to deter them from securing
him, whether he were protected by a thick fence, or
inside a closed tent, or sitting round a brightly
burning fire. Shots, shouting and firebrands they
alike held in derision.

Chapter 2