X CONTENTS. 



Meet Bushmen.— Meet Damaras. — Difficulties encountered by Af- 

 rican Travelers. — Reach the Lake Omanbonde. — Cruel Disaj:»point- 

 iaent. Page 146 



CHAPTER XIV. 



Omanbonde visited by Hippopotami. — Vegetation, &c., described. — 

 Game somewhat scarce. — Combat between Elephant and Rhinoce- 

 ros. — Advance or Retreat. — Favorable reports of tlie Ovambo-land. 

 — Resolve to proceed there. — Reconnoitre the Country. — Depart 

 from Omanbonde. — Author shoots a Giraffe. — Splendid Mirage. — 

 The Fan-palm. — The Guide absconds. — Commotion among the 

 Natives. — Arrive at Okamabute. — Unsuccessful Elephant-hunt. — 

 Vegetation. — Accident to Wagon. — Obliged to proceed on Ox-back. 

 — The Party go astray. — Baboon Fountain. — Meeting with the 

 Ovambo ; their personal Appearance, &c. — Return to Encampment. 



— An Elephant killed. — Discover a curious Plant. — Immorality. 

 —Reflections 162 



CHAPTER XV. 



Depart from Okamabuti.— Visit from a Lion. — Amulets. — Revisit 

 Baboon Fountain. — Otjikoto ; a wonderful Freak of Nature ; Re- 

 markable Cavern. — Natives unacquainted with the Art of Swim- 

 ming. — Fish abundant in Otjikoto ; frequented by immense Flocks 

 of Doves. — Panic of the Ovambo on seeing Birds shot on the "Wino;. 



— Arrive at Omutjamatunda. — A greasy Welcome. — Ducks and 

 Grouse numerous. — Author finds himself somewhat " overdone." — 

 "Salt-pans." — All "look Blue." — A second Paradise. — Hospitable 

 Reception. — Vegetation. — People live in Patriarchal Style. — Popu- 

 lation. — Enormous Hogs. — Ai'rive at the Residence of the redoubt- 

 able Nangoro 178 



CHAPTER XVI. 



Visit from Nangoro. — His extreme Obesity. — One must be fat to wear 

 a Crown. — His non-appreciation of Eloquence. — Singular Effects 

 of Fireworks on the Natives.— Cure for making a wry Face. — Ball 

 at the Palace. — The Ladies very attractive and very loving. — Their 

 Dress, Ornaments, &c. — Honesty of the Ovambo. — Kindness to the 

 Poor. — Love of Country. — Hospitalit)\ — Delicate manner of Eat- 

 ing. — Loose Morals. — Law of Succession. — Religion. — Houses. — 

 Domestic Animals. — Implements of Husbandry. — Manner of Tilling 

 the Ground. — Articles of Barter. — Metallui'gy 190 



