CHAPTER IV. 



ELEPHANT HUNTING IN THE TERAI. ' 



" Soon as Aurora drives away the night, 

 And edges eastern clouds with rosy light, 

 The healthy huntsman, with a cheerful horn 

 Summons the dogs, and greets the dappled morn." 



Gat. 



Camp struck. — Game en route. — The kaleej, or silver pheasant. — 

 Indian partridges. — Our new bivouac. — A turn-up in the 

 woods. — The tiger-cat. — Our new bivouac. — Plans for the 

 morrow. — A wild spot. — Game afoot. — A female panther 

 wounded, and an unexpected rencontre. — Warm work satis- 

 factorily concluded. — A cub caught.^-More game. — We are 

 early balked of our pork-chops by another hunter. — Two of 

 a trade never agree : exemplification of the proverb. — Eeturn 

 to camp. — Fred's native guest. — The Doctor falls in with 

 spoor. — Pleasant evening. — The start. — Signs of game. — The 

 trail. — A herd in view. — Plan of operations. — Qood sport. — 

 The novice's success. — Return to camp. 



The next morning, some time before dawn, we 

 were apprised that it was time to be stirring, from 

 the noise made by the Lascars loosening the pegs 

 preparatory to striking the tent; and donning our 

 hunting gear, we partook of an early breakfast, 



