The Brave Hunter

Down at a local bar two hunters are talking about their adventures and near death experiences. 

"Yes, I came face to face with a lion once. And as luck would have it, I was alone and without a gun." the first one replied sadly.

"What did you do?" asked the second man anxiously.

"What could I do?" First, I tried looking straight into his eyes but he slowly came toward me. I moved back, but he kept coming nearer. I had to think fast." said the first guy, with anticipation in his voice.

"How did you get away?" asked the second man curiously.

"I just left him and passed on to another cage." said the first man, with a sigh of relief.