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for three miles, the young one separated from the herd, 

 and joined some tame cattle belonging to a neighbouring 

 village. It was killed by the party, who afterwards 

 continued the pursuit of the old ones ; and they were 

 overtaken in a high grass jungle four miles farther off. 

 They were quickly driven from this place, and closely 

 followed for more than six miles over a plain. At 

 length the party succeeded in separating one buffalo 

 from the herd. Here the encounter began. After . 

 receiving several wounds, he still continued his flight ; 

 he suddenly halted, and kept his pursuers at bay ; after 

 a short interval he again fled, was pursued, and wounded 

 as before, carrying the spears sticking in his back and 

 sides for several hundred yards. Lieut. White, of the 

 15th N. L, rode up very close to him, threw his spear, 

 and wounded the animal in the loins. His horse being 

 much exhausted, was unable to wheel round before the 

 buffalo turned about and charged with such vigour, 

 that both horse and rider were overthrown, and lay 

 many yards distant. Fortunately the Lieutenant re- 

 ceived no injury, and when the animal approached, he 

 had the presence of mind to lie flat on his back. The 

 beast approached, but stood at his feet without offering 

 any violence. The other sportsmen called repeatedly 

 to their companion to arise and escape. For some 

 time, however, he disregarded their advice, fearful of 

 the consequences. At length, in compliance with their 

 entreaty, he arose. The buffalo instantly rushed for- 

 ward, but Mr. White escaped by again throwing 

 himself down ; while the enraged beast, missing his 

 aim, fell on the ground, his horns grazing Mr. White's 

 back as he passed over him. After this lucky escape, 

 he seized the favourable opportunity, and regained his 



