The Old Man of the Mountain

In the sweltering tea country of Assam three fresh‑out planters—Bob, Alan and Dick—have forged a close friendship forged on long boat rides to Calcutta and further cemented by nightly hunting trips beside the Brahmaputra. When a tiger begins terrorising a nearby village, the trio seize a rare leave to chase the beast, trading the comforts of their plantations for a rugged trek through jungle undergrowth, accompanied by a loyal cook‑turned‑guide, Hamid Gul, and a seasoned shikari, Sher Jang.

The narrative blends the dry banter of colonial gentlemen with vivid depictions of the Indian wilderness, letting listeners hear the clatter of rifles, the hiss of a stray centipede, and the crackle of campfires. As they close in on the predator, the story balances humor and tension, offering a glimpse of the challenges and strange camaraderie that arise when strangers from distant worlds must rely on instinct and each other to survive.