Soldiering and Sport in Uganda 



(which are rather rare in Uganda), as the last rays 

 of the setting sun flickered through the branches. 

 I bagged a brace and a half, which came in very- 

 useful, as I had run out of food and rupees. These 

 were gained at the expense of my bare legs, which 

 I had lacerated all over. 



On the following day, after a short march, I 

 came upon fairly recent elephant tracks at a place 

 called Markara. I pitched my tent, and sent four 

 local natives in pursuit. I was doomed to dis- 

 appointment, as I waited all the rest of the day 

 in vain for their return. Even the next morning 

 I was in a hopeful mood, and delayed to move 

 off till twelve o'clock. Then my patience gave 

 way, and much to the annoyance of my party 

 I ordered the camp to be struck, and we marched 

 on till we sighted the next camp, just as the sun 

 was disappearing over the horizon. The aspect of 

 the country had changed once more and was now 

 somewhat flatter and very thickly covered with 

 trees, mostly of a curious, flat top shape. You 

 could not get any extensive view, but the road was 

 pleasing enough. Both sides of the path were 

 bordered with tall, purple flowers, which grew wild 

 in luxurious abundance, much to the delight of 

 numerous many-hued butterflies, who, fluttering 

 with characteristic carelessness from flower to flower, 

 lent their variegated colours to brighten the effect. 

 A light breeze rustled softly through the trees, and 

 whispering gently in the ear induced a feeling of 

 dreamy repose, mingled with a blissful content. 



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