34 HUNTING IN THE JUNGLE. 



more effective, for it carries an explosive ball. A wound 

 from it is always fatal." 



'"' The white man is helped by the Great Spirit, who 

 shows him new ways of killing." 



" I will show you its merits at the first opportunity," I 

 said. 



'' Ever}' white man has his fetich who aids him to do 

 wonders; but he can do nothing against the 'man-eater' 

 unless the black men help him." 



'"' Quite true," I said ; " we could do nothing without 

 you." 



The chief, at these words, threw back his head and 

 glanced Mdtli pride at his followers, for his vanity was 

 pleased. 



'• Listen," he said after a moment. " As you have 

 never hunted the gorilla, I will speak words of wisdom 

 to you." 



" Believe me, I will give it my best attention, chief." 



" It is not difficult to kill a gorilla. One bullet in his 

 breast, and he is dead." 



" So I have already heard ; but I am very glad to have 

 this confirmation of it from an authority and a great 

 chief." 



The old man looked at me with intense satisfaction. 

 With these few words I had made a friend forever. 



" But you must not miss him," he continued, " for he 

 will not give you a second chance." 



"That's so," said my guide, as he translated this. 



