dying with dignity is better than living without honour
The lion died with dignity. Its own and Frank’s. A novice hunter with a big-bore and small regard. Frank left the lion to languish in the brush. He and Margo ( whom he married above his station ), and their guide Robert ( as confident as he was handsome ).
At Frank’s insistence, the second kill would come from the safe distance of their safari car. The elephant raged. The men engaged. Gunpowder advancing against evolution’s resolve to survive.
Margo stood and fired a single shot from the vehicle. Taking down her husband. Claiming the game guide and acclaiming his courage under fire.
( nod to Hemingway )
