An account of Baldeo's confrontation with the tiger in "The Tiger in the Tunnel" would detail his valiant effort despite an unfortunate ending.
Baldeo faced down the tiger with considerable resolve. He knew of the dangerous animals in the jungle. He also knew the tiger's reputation as being a destroyer of men, preying on them for years. Yet, Baldeo felt confident that he could face down any challenges as he went out in the cold night to do his job as the night watchman.
Even though he was armed with his axe, Baldeo was overmatched as he entered the contest. The tiger was accustomed to the techniques men used and sized up Baldeo as a "puny man who dared stand in the way." As the tiger attacked with a quick run and a snarl, Baldeo used his axe to defend himself. He moved to the side, giving him an angle to cut into the tiger's shoulder. However, the axe remained in the tiger's body, leaving Baldeo without a weapon. After the tiger regrouped, he leapt upon Baldeo, who could not avoid the advance. The tiger mauled Baldeo, "tearing at his broken body." The end came quick for Baldeo, who felt an intense pain down his back and then nothing afterwards.
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