self in the winding of these bushy cables which emit this milky substance as they wound, a painful swelling of the limbs sometimes ensues, and these juices dropped into the eye have often produced blindness. Such is a scene in the Brazilian forest.

A TIGER HUNT.

THICK and almost impervious as the ancient forests of Brazil may appear, they are no less distinguished by the numerous tribes of animals which inhabit them, than by their own greatness. No sooner does the rising sun dispel the darkness of night, than to the utter astonishment of an European, unaccustomed to such scenes, living creatures, of all forms, hues, and voices, attract both his sight and hearing. The cloudless morning is ushered in by the howling of the monkeys, the croaking of the tree-frogs and toads, the chirping of the grasshoppers and locusts, the buzzing of the wasps, the marches of the silent ants, the fluttering of the butterflies, the hum of the beetles, the alternate movings and stoppings of the lizards, the gliding of the innoxious or poisonous serpents, the leapings, from tree to tree, of the squirrels, and the whistling, hooting, and singing, of birds of all sizes and colours. The air becomes filled with mixed insects of various kinds, and the ground covered with reptiles,-the scorpion, the centipede, the blatta and the acarus. The slender deer, the shy pecari, the timid agouti, the ponderous tapir, and the singular nasua and opossum, likewise venture abroad to welcome the return of day.

While these numerous living creatures thus early make their appearance, there are others, the prowlers of the night,-which have not yet left their lairs. But the rapacious jaguars, hyenas, and tigers, are soon to be roused from their retreat. To a Brazilian hunter, the particular kind of prey which he is to pursue is almost indifferent; although the tiger, from his irascible temper, and determined habits, generally afford him the best sport. The south American huntsman never enters upon the chase alone. One biped associate at least must be with him; his unerring rifle in his hand, and one or two faithful and courageous dogs taking the lead, whilst two others are bringing up the rear. The body of the hunter is inured to fatigue, and the custom of always going barefoot, imparts great superiority in his employment. His dress consists of a light shirt and cotton drawers. The head is covered with a straw hat. A leather belt passing over the shoulder holds the powder-horn and shot-bag. Thus equipped he enters the forest fearlessly, already anticipating the expected sport. The dogs reconnoitre the thickets, until at length by their cautious steps, or their coming to a dead stand-still, an intimation is given