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On our way across country we met with another 

 herd of wildebeeste, which S. spent nearly an hour 

 stalking, as he was still most eager to secure a 

 trophy. From a little eminence I watched him 

 make a skilful stalk, and on seeing him approach 

 the wily herd, I felt as anxious for his success as 

 I am sure he must have felt himself. As he crept 

 along stealthily in the open from one bit of cover to 

 another I thought that they would be sure to catch 

 sight of him, for they were very much on the alert, 

 and a head would go up from the herd every now 

 and then and have a good look round ; instantly S. 

 would drop on the grass and remain absolutely still 

 until the head went down again and all was safe 

 for another advance. In this way he managed to 

 wriggle up to within about eighty yards without 

 being" observed, but then, alas ! he was seen, and 

 off scampered the quaint-looking herd. One only, 

 more daring or more curious than the rest, remained 

 behind for a moment to investigate the cause of 

 the disturbance, and, to reward him for his curiosity, 

 he got a bullet somewhere in his body which had 

 a most extraordinary effect on him, for he imme- 

 diately started off at a furious gallop, kicking and 

 bucking with all his might ; after going about 200 

 yards in this fashion he began galloping round in 

 circles, performing mad antics in the most fantastic 

 manner and finally circled himself out of sight 



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