Final answer:
The speaker, presumably Har Singh, was injured by a tiger, inferred from the context and name connotations, while Lassiter was explicitly stated to have been shot and injured.
Step-by-step explanation:
The difference lies in the circumstances of how the speakers came to be injured. While both encountered an adversary, the nature and identity of the adversary differs. In Lassiter's case from The Court, he is injured by a gunshot by an unseen assailant, which we understand because he shows a bloody scarf and explains the shot was meant for him. However, Har Singh was not injured by another man or a gunshot but by a tiger. This is inferred from the context given in the name 'Har Singh,' a name commonly associated with the region where tiger encounters are more likely, and the hint of seeking game in a forest, which matches the natural habitat where one might encounter a tiger. In contrast, the incident with Lassiter suggests a more human antagonist due to the involvement of a gun, which is an artificial weapon.
In conclusion, the speaker was injured by a tiger, a deduction made from the implications present in the narrative and the connotation of the name, while Lassiter was wounded by a gun, explicitly stated in the passage.