56 HUNTING IN THE JUNGLE. 



I presented liim with ;i revolver and a music-box, and 

 although lie was pleased with the former, the latter de- 

 lighted his soul. Tying it round his neck he went up 

 and down through the village turning the crank and 

 followed by a wondering crowd of his subjects of both 

 sexes, uttering cries of astonishment and pleasure. Hav- 

 ing thus assured my position and treatment in the village 

 I could turn my attention to attempts at civilizing my 

 ugly pet. 



