BY THOMAS HARDY, also known as The Convergence of the Twain, is the Preamble Poem beginning this episode. Though we explore a medieval book about Lions and visit Hilaire Belloc for more on the topic, we spend an extra hour after welcoming KrOB, our guest, discussing many other divers matters. Philo, Puzzling Evidence, a succession of noted SubGeniuses and fellow-travelers-- all make their appearance as we re-weave the Tapestry of our ongoing creation. Remember-- four hours! Not three--- four! We hope listeners consider this extra time well-spent. We go out discussing a most unlikely Head Transplant. Just speculatively...