70 SEEKING ROMANTIC ADVENTURES. 



he has been with other bzvanas (masters) and what luck they have 

 had, how long they were out, what number of porters were neces- 

 sary, and if the safari was able to employ donkeys to save porter- 

 age — a very important point. 



After one or two quiet talks with your man, you will have some 

 idea of the size of your expedition, but not yet, I am sorry to say, 

 even a glimmering notion of the size of your bill. I remember well 

 how golden were the dreams I indulged in when I took out my first 

 safari. Literally golden, for here at last was a delightful form of 

 sport that cost less than ordinary hotel living. The disillusionment. 



SINGULAR MODE OF DRESSING THE HAIR. 



when it came, was complete. No, you cannot "do" Africa cheaply, 

 and of all countries under the sun, this is the very worst, I should 

 fancy, in which to try to practice economy. 



You wil' need: cc carry your tent (a green waterproof, eight 

 by eight) ; three porters; bedding, one porter; tent table and chair, 

 one Dorter; canteen pots and pans, one porter; private tin boxes, 

 clothing, books, one to three porters ; ammunition, one to two por- 

 ters; own food (depends on time out), one to ten porters; gun- 

 cases, one porter; if pony is taken, one syce, one porter; tent boy, 

 one porter; cook, one porter. 



