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Daddy's here!

Krishna, I'm Dr. Tracy.

We meet at last, Doctor.

Yes, indeed.

Oh, he should have sent a picture with his letter. I would have met him at the

airport myself.

Well, really, maybe I should have gotten myself a turban.

I'd like to have you meet my daughter, Paula.

I'm very pleased.

Mr. Jack Dane. How do you do? And Mr. Mike McCool. A great pleasure.

Thank you. And our little Judy.

And right behind you is Clarence.

Don't be alarmed, Krishna.

Clarence only gets upset if you don't make a fuss over him.

My uncle had told me these two were part of the family. It seems he was not

exaggerating.

To express my appreciation.

For me?

A gift from my uncle and myself for everyone in your house.

Is it real gold?

Hold on.

My uncle holds Dr.

Tracy in great esteem.

Your uncle is far too generous.

Well, being the third richest man in my country, he can afford to be generous.

Well, I'm certain this won't cause us the worry that his last gift has.

His last gift?

I did not know that he had sent you something recently.

Oh, yes, indeed.

Well, come on, I'll show you.

Go ahead, Will. Put your bags in your room. That is very kind. Thank you.

Over here.

There's a beautiful creature right over here.

Your uncle sent her to me last year.

Her name is Zenobia.

She's responded beautifully to our affection training program, and we've

been running some tests to see how well she adapts to African environment, but,

well, lately she hasn't been doing too well.

What seems to be the trouble?

I don't know.

We were sort of hoping she'd form an attachment to Sarang over there, but...

Well, so far, no luck.

Oh, she certainly seems to like you.

That's more life I've seen than her in two days.

Newton, can't he? It's as if she knows you.

Yeah, she's very sensitive to smell.

I beg your pardon?

Oh, no, I didn't mean you, Gracie.

Well, she can detect an aura of your country that even we can't possibly

That scar.

A fight or an accident, perhaps?

No, a bullet wound. She was shot during a hunt, but not until she mauled the

man.

Did the man die?

Well, your uncle didn't give us any details.

He sent her to me because, well, since she was crippled, he was afraid she

become a man -eater if she were set free.

Of course, she's all improved now.

Physically, at least.

Won't you come inside and I'll show you your room?

If you wouldn't mind, I would like to stay out here and meditate for a moment.

Oh, certainly.

Meditate?

That's an ancient custom of Krishna's country, Paula.

A very fine and pleasant habit.

We'll be aside.

Very well.

And naturally, this is the nursery and clinic.

You look upon these animals as if they were really your children.

Oh, in a way, they are.

You don't approve?

Well, in matters of humans and animals, I approve of things being kept in their

proper perspective.

All right, Toto, that's enough.

We mix all of our foods.

You see, the diet of all the animals is very important, and each animal has its

own special formula.

We've tried to be especially creative with some of Zenobia's foods.

In fact, it's Zenobia's feeding time.

It's fascinating.

Really most interesting.

Unfortunately, we haven't been able to come up with a formula to lift synovia

spirits.

But we do use hundreds of pounds of especially prepared dry meat each week.

And, well, I can't tell you how many tons of alfalfa and hay and other herbs

and grasses.

And what is my diet going to be?

Well, how about some cassava roots and wild berries? Oh, yes, most amusing.

It seems there's something else that she wishes to show me.

No, Judy, stop that. I can conduct this tour without your help.

She really likes you. You know, you would think you were old friends.

I assure you, such is not the case.

Then perhaps it's love at first sight.

Why don't you feed her? I've got to fix dinner, and I'll call you when it's

ready. Yes, of course.

I'll be here.

Good.

Here, Zenobia, your last supper.

Come back!

Come back here, you stupid little ape!

Don't carry me. Come back here.

Where are you going, you stupid ape?

What's going on? Well, your little ape suddenly took the tiger's food and began

dumping it on the ground.

Judy!

She's been acting strange all afternoon. I don't know what's gotten into you

anyway.

Judy, stop that.

She's probably just had a fight with Clarence.

Paula, why don't you fix Zenobia another plate of food?

Why don't we have some refreshments?

There'll be no supper for you.

Teach you to waste food.

Well, how many countries do you intend to visit on your vacation, Krishna?

Well, I haven't really decided yet, Dr. Tracy.

Well, last I heard, you were attending the university.

Just what are you doing now?

I'm presently employed as a clerk in one of my uncle's warehouses.

Upon my return, I hope to greatly improve my position.

Well, I think we should drink to your improved position.

Thank you. Cheers.

Oh, may I get you another?

No, thank you very much. I fear that I'm a bit weary from my trip.

I would like to take a walk and meditate a while and then retire with your

permission. Oh, of course.

Thank you.

Oh, by the way, Krishna, if you should run into Mike, would you tell him that

his dinner is getting very cold? Oh, yes, certainly.

You know, Paula, I'm glad Krishna's here.

Give you a chance to absorb some of his eastern philosophy This

is rather

remarkable and yet complex young man I Wonder what what's going on in his mind?

Right now, I'm rather curious as to what's going on in her mind.

I'm meditating.

Oh, she's meditating.

Okay, if it's about the dishes, yeah, I'll help.

Great.

You know, Dad, this philosophy really works.

Yeah.

Hello, Krishna.

Well, you are working late.

You must be on the brink of some meaningful discovery.

Nothing that dramatic.

We have to examine some field animals in the morning, and we'll need a big

supply of tranquilizers.

It looks as if you are preparing for a dart -throwing tournament.

Not exactly.

You see, these are propelled by a dart rifle, like the one on the wall there.

One shot will put an elephant to sleep for an hour or so while we either

him or treat him.

Don't you risk killing the animal?

Oh yes, always.

That's why we take such care to prepare the proper dosage.

For instance, the dosage of this dart would tranquilize an elephant.

What would that do to a smaller animal?

It would kill him.

Fascinating.

Oh, Dr.

Tracy wants you.

I think it has to do with your dinner.

Well, I was prepared to lock up here anyway.

Are you coming?

Oh, may I stay for a while? I would like to study the animals.

I'll lock up for you.

All right. Oh, fine.

You are happy to see me?

Well, I'm happy to see you too.

I am sorry, Zenobia.

But for both of us, there is no other way.

What's going

on?

I don't know

What's gotten into you?

She's trying to tell us something.

I think she's about ready for a nice long rest in the country.

Dr. Tracy!

What is wrong?

This is what we're trying to figure out.

Judy, come on, calm down.

Judy?

Judy, did you bring Clarence over here to tease Zenobia?

I must say, Marsh, you have a most inhospitable ape.

I must admit, it does appear that way, but... Well, this isn't like Judy at

Synovia seems to be all right.

Well, if she's not disturbed by Judy's caterwauling, we might as well all go

back to bed.

One more hour. first out of you, young lady, and I'm going to banish you to a

distant tree. Now you go to sleep.

Go on. You too, Clarence. Perhaps Judy Clarence and I were enemies in another

life. I don't get any sleep tonight. Judy Clarence and I are going to be

in this life.

Look at that.

Exactly 30 minutes.

That's fascinating, isn't it?

That time device was invented over 2 ,000 years ago.

It's just about as accurate as my stopwatch, too. Yes, such a disturbing

paradox.

It's like my own country, existing in the 20th century, yet still ensnared by

the customs of the ancients.

I understand you have a university degree in political science.

Yes. You know, it seemed to me, Krishna, that you have a wonderful opportunity.

You could be a powerful new force in your country.

Your education, you could help teach, you could help others to fight poverty

ignorance.

That was my thought when I accepted my uncle's offer to finance my education.

Yet I've since discovered that my uncle is a prime example of our frustrating

paradox.

Yes, I must admit I was somewhat astonished when I was with your uncle in

Why, dear?

Well, it seems there's a custom in Krishna's uncle's empire that...

Before a man can assume a position of responsibility, he must prove himself

worthy by, I would say, mortal combat.

You mean you fight one another?

No, no.

One must go on one of my uncle's famous tiger hunts.

He must seek out the tiger and kill it.

That's barbaric, isn't it?

Yes. The tiger comes rushing from the bush.

Crazed with fear by the noise of the beaters.

He rushes towards the man and there is the moment of truth.

When he has proved brave and worthy or unworthy

and cowardly.

So stupid.

So cruel.

Meaningless.

Stupid.

Krishna, did you...

Ever have to face one of your uncle's tigers?

Yes.

And you killed it?

I was not proved unworthy.

We're going on a field trip to check some of our test animals. Would you care

join us?

Oh, it sounds interesting, but I do have several letters to write.

Later, perhaps.

That's fine, all right.

Mike, you got all the tripolizing solutions prepared?

Oh, yes. Did it last night. They're in the truck.

Okay. Well, I guess we should get going.

Just say, if you should decide to join us later, why, just call us on this

walkie -talkie. Spend it.

you too.

Clarence, I want you to keep an eye on everything and don't let Judy get into

any more trouble, okay? We'll see you later.

Am I a man who dreams he is a tiger?

Or am I a tiger who dreams he is a man?

An old proverb, Zenobia.

We live in a strange and twisted world, my friend.

Understand that I'm only doing what I must.

Thank you.

Yes, Krishna, anything wrong?

I'm afraid so, Dr. Tracy. Your chimp has just chased away Zenobia.

What do you mean?

She's pulled away her neck chain and chased her into the bush.

Why?

How did it happen?

I don't know why.

Krishna, which direction did Zenobia run?

She ran south, behind the nursery.

The dart rifle?

Yes, but what would you want with the dart rifle?

Well, Mike has explained its use to me. If Zenobia comes back, I could sedate

her until you return.

Well, there's an extra one in the clinic, Krishna, but listen, are you

you know how to use one? Because the wrong dosage could be fatal.

Yes, I know.

Marsh, here it is.

Krishna, the darts with the green markings contain the proper dosage to

an animal Zenobia's size.

The green markings.

Yes, very well.

Krishna, listen, please, stay at the compound. We'll start our search from

Okay? Yes, I'll be here, Doctor.

All right, out.

Well, if Zanobi headed south, then she must be on the other side of Romero.

Let's circle wide and see if we can hit her off.

Dad, look!

More than a cat.

What kind?

Leopard, lion, tiger.

Paula, give my medical kit. It's in the back of the truck.

White? Paula?

Look, I want you to take him back to the clinic and stay with him. Don't you

want to, son?

No, he's in no danger. I gave him a strong sedative. He should sleep for

hours.

I want to find Zenobia.

Dad, are you saying that Zenobia might have done this? No, I'm not saying that

at all. But you're thinking it, aren't you?

Paula, all I know is that Zenobia has not been well.

Now she's in a strictly foreign environment.

She's afraid and animals attack out of fear.

And I also know that she couldn't possibly have done this.

I don't think she would either. But just the same, I want her back home safe in

a cage when that young chap comes around.

Now, come on, get a mover.

Krishna! Krishna!

Where'd he go?

I don't know.

We better get him inside.

He took the dart rifle.

Where? Dad told him to stay here.

Tell you what. You stay with him. I'll have a look around.

Krishna! Clarence, what's wrong with you?

Have you seen Krishna?

And where is Judy?

Oh, you are of great help.

Either Sanobhi has been here and gone again, or Krishna has a very poor sense

direction.

You've got to lie still.

Can you talk?

Did you see what kind of animal did this to you?

You saw?

Was it a large cat?

A tiger?

Like a lion, but with stripes.

Do you look like that one?

Tiger, are you sure?

Please, I've got to be sure. I've got to know.

Now, this is where the cat hit him, all right?

Yeah, it looks like.

Well, I guess it's not Zenobia.

Krishna said she went south of the compound. This is pretty well north.

Yeah, he did say south, didn't he?

I don't know, marshes.

Tracks all over the place.

So many species, you can't get a clear definition.

Yeah.

Look, let's split up.

Maybe one of us can pick up a clear track further on. All right.

Head off that way.

Amen.

Sorry, Judy.

Zaktari is miles away.

There is no one to help you save Zenobia this time.

Get us both killed!

Zenobia is protecting me from the leper.

You all right?

Are you all right?

Yes, I think so.

How did you get here?

I ran across a native a while ago. It was mauled by a cat.

For a while, I was afraid it was Zenobia.

But then I picked up that leopard's tracks and that traces of blood, and I

followed it here.

But I certainly didn't expect to find you, Judy, and Zenobia.

I lied about the direction Zenobia ran.

You lied?

Yes.

Why?

I wanted to hunt her down.

So you wanted to kill Zenobia?

Yes.

And while I was trying to kill her, she was saving my life.

Here.

Take this.

My hunt is finally over.

I guess it's been going on for a long time, Krishna.

Yes, it has.

I was the man Zenobia mourned.

It's amazing.

I've never seen Zenobia so active in all my life.

Well, I just think we overprotected her. That little bout of the leopard seems

to have done her a lot of good.

Whatever the explanation, I'm pleased.

I hope you will believe that and forgive me.

Now that we understand Krishna, we do forgive you, both of you.

You are very kind, all of you.

Strange.

I had intended to return to my uncle.

with Zenobia's skin.

Now I will try to prove my manhood, my worth, by facing the human tiger, my

uncle, by trying to speak as a firm and reasonable man, by showing him the error

of his ways.

Now that I understand something about the ways of animals, perhaps I can make

him understand about people.

Good luck, Krishna.

Thank you.

That good luck goes for me, too.

Oh, that settles it. I am going to get me a turban.

I think getting me to the airport would be sufficient.

Come on, let's go.

Goodbye again.

Good luck.

I've never seen her so completely still.

What's wrong with her?

Well, can't you tell?

She's meditating.

Meditating.

Bye.