Boatswain, or The Life Story of a Lynx

In this novella, the fate of a strong, large lynx with the nickname Boatsman is described—so it was named by commercial hunters for its luxurious “sideburns.” It became a coveted trophy for all local game hunters. Their excitement and professional pride fueled stories about the exploits of this gigantic cat—about its almost devilish cunning and its ability to escape a pursuit. The desire to capture Boatsman only grew stronger because lynx pelts had become fashionable and sharply increased in price. And the rare coloration and record size of Boatsman’s pelt promised solid profit in any case. What’s more, its skull could bring not only a golden medal at a hunting trophies exhibition, but also a chance to surpass all previous achievements.

The cat itself, of course, did not know how dangerous its “assets” were, but it understood one thing with certainty: people are stubbornly determined to kill it, and their cruel will relentlessly follows its trail. How will this long-running duel end?