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middle of a small bush. Of course he was dead before 

 he hit the ground. Shortly after got another topi 

 through the heart at 80 yards. 



In camp we found some of the local savages. They 

 are like the Ungruimi in beauty of physique, but are 

 taller. They called themselves the Wasunyi. From 

 them we learned that the entire plain of the Ruwana is 

 filled with people and cattle, and that there is little or 

 no game. After a long talk, realizing fully that it 

 would not be to their interest to deceive us, since they 

 are always keen for meat, we decided that the journey 

 would not be worth while and that we should turn back. 

 One of the savages offered to go along and show us the 

 water, an offer we accepted. 



Six hours ten minutes; 13 miles; hunt, 4 miles; ele- 

 vation 4,400; morning, 56; noon, 93; night, 78. Back 

 slowly getting better. 



September 26. — Back along the hiUs we came over 

 yesterday, but at a lower level — about halfway up 

 their broad, easy slope. For a short distance I par- 

 alleled the safari, accompanied by a savage, to get 

 meat promised them. When I had killed a topi with 

 two shots at 136 yards, he left me, and I rejoined the 

 safari. Much game, but exceedingly wild. At the 

 end of about three hours our guide showed us a sort of 

 rock tank of water, and we encamped. The pool was in- 

 accessible to game, so the water was clear and cool — a 

 refreshing novelty. A rhino came out of the bush 



