Hello @kemmyb. Thanks for your visit. Head Master is like many who enjoys privileges and feels entitled, often displaying contempt for others. I think those type individuals do this to disguise their own weakness in an attempt to display superiority. The tour guide calmly handles the situation externally, holding is own doubts at bay. I just hope an animal is sighted, but doesn't get to become a fixture on Head Master's wall of conquests!
I appreciate your thoroughly analysis of the characters and situations. I was hoping for a comical approach to the dire situation they all found themselves in. Take care.