1. The narrator is a young boy who expresses a strong desire to see the world.
2. The narrator’s father discouraged him, but his mother’s side took a liking to him and encouraged his curiosity.
3. The narrator accompanied his father on a voyage to the island of Ceylon, where his uncle had resided as governor for many years.
4. They sailed from Amsterdam with despatches from the High Mightinesses the States of Holland and arrived in Ceylon after about six weeks.
5. In Ceylon, they were received with great marks of friendship and true politeness.
6. After residing at Ceylon for a fortnight, the narrator accompanied one of the governor’s brothers upon a shooting party.
7. Near the banks of a large piece of water, the narrator heard a rustling noise behind him and turned to see a lion approaching with the intention of satisfying its appetite with his poor carcass.
8. The narrator had no weapon other than a swan-shot and had no idea of killing an animal that week kind of ammunition, but he hoped to frighten the lion by the report.
9. The narrator immediately let fly without waiting till he was within reach, and the report enraged the lion, which quickened its pace and seemed to approach him full speed.
10. The narrator attempted to escape, but found himself unable to move, adding to his terror.
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