Bears as Predators ~

[brotherbear]

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After another round or two with the fresh bull, it was evident that he was no match for the bear, and it was agreed to conclude the performances. The bulls were then shot to put them out of pain, and the company dispersed, all apparently satisfied that it had been a very splendid fight...
I took a sketch of the General the day after the battle. He was in the middle of the now deserted arena, and was in a particularly savage humour. He seemed to consider my intrusion on his solitude as a personal insult, for he growled most savagely, and stormed, about in his cage, even pulling at the iron bars in his efforts to get out... I lighted my pipe, and waited till he should quiet down into an attitude, which he soon did, though very sulkily, when he saw that he could not help himself. 
He did not seem to be much the worse of the battle, having but one wound, and that appeared to be only skin deep. ( Borthwick, 1857 ). Reply