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 SPORTS AND GAMES. I use the word "sports" in the sense of out-door games. They may be divided into two classes, namely, manly and ordinary. There is nothing in the world that gives more enjoyment than sports, especially manly sports. But at the same time there is a great deal of danger in them. Manly sports are shooting, hunting, pig-sticking, polo, hurdle-racing, and so forth. As there is a great deal of danger in them, you should not engage in them recklessly, but with great care and caution, and after careful practice. Generally Europeans are more reckless in sports than Indians. But you are not an ordinary person; on your safety depends the welfare of many thousands of people. Therefore, in big game shooting, you should always have an extra rifle or two with you in the hands of one who can be depended on as a good shot and for