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large trees, for it seemed quite probable 
that the inevitable stampede would be 
in our direction. 
Bibi 
preparations for attack and 
was none too soon with her 
retreat. 
Although up to this time the big one had 
been protected by the body of the nerv- 
ous member, the latter now scenting 
danger, wheeled around, exposing for 
an instant, the ear of the big one ere 
His 
head was raised, ready for the rush when 
he had time to follow the lead. 
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Bibi’s gun sent forth its message, and 
as he quivered and drooped two more 
shots followed and with Bibi we made a 
dash for the protection of the trees. 
After the first crash of the herd’s de- 
parture all was still, and for a time we 
were uncertain as to whether they had 
gone or had stopped — with the possible 
intention of returning to investigate — 
in which case we would likely have a 
very busy time of it. They had gone 
however, covering their retreat with that 
‘The Christening.” 
jelly-like pulp in the base of the tusk be drawn out, its tip cut, and a cross marked with the blood on the 
forehead of the young hunter. 
master of ceremonies 
— An Abyssinian custom among elephant hunters requires that the cone of 
Cunningham in his authority as an elephant hunter of long standing was 
