A vampire is an undead creature that rises from its grave to feed on the blood of the living. The vampire is of uncertain origin and can be found in the chronicles of numerous cultures around the world. In Europe, vampires are dangerous adversaries, and should therefore be treated with the utmost ＿＿（31）＿＿ . Their inhuman strength and speed, combined with their rather uncultured refusal todie from most injuries, make them potentially difficult to 32 . In addition, their ability to spread their contagion when they kill means that careless hunters could themselves become vampires—and therefore a danger to their fellows. Though some vampires are 33 than savage beasts, others are extremely intelligent. Not only can they match wits with their prey, and fight or hunt with great cunning, but some can even masquerade 34 human beings and live seemingly innocent lives with the societies they victimize. Those vampires who do not thus dwell in villages or cities can be found in a variety of places when not out feeding—ranging from the 35 in which they were buried to lavish castles in the case of aristocratic vampires.