There is an Indian fable that tells how Brahma asked Strength, “Who is stronger than you?” The reply was “Cunning.” And there is a Chinese proverb: “What could the lion not do if he were a monkey?” Gilliatt was neither a lion nor a monkey; but his actions gave some warrant to the Chinese proverb and the Hindu fable. He was of ordinary height and ordinary strength, but was able, thanks to his inventive and powerful dexterity, to lift weights that might have taxed a giant and perform feats that would have done credit to an athlete. There was something of the gymnast about him; and he used both
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