// Save this message in case the monster isn't available later.
        std::string explode_msg = mon->name(DESC_CAP_THE) + " explodes!";

        // Save the monster's name in case it isn't available later.
        std::string name_cap_the = mon->name(DESC_CAP_THE);

        mpr(explode_msg.c_str());

        mprf("%s explodes!", name_cap_the.c_str());