I will say that changing direction might allow for two captures, since it depends on what interpretation of two squares we are considering. If the second square is looked at as two squares orthogonal, then that is the whole move. But if we think of it like a diagonal (as it is with the bishop, for instance), then it could lead to a change in direction and two captures (i.e. capture two squares forward, then back one and capture again). This probably misses the point too much of the lion and we should skip it this time around. I would like to try a more powerful lion next game and see how it goes.
So considering our rules are set for now, I move L-8