260 HUNTING IN THE JUNGLE. 



precious stones. Four slaves waved perfumed fans of 

 ostrich feathers above his head, while others watched 

 his slightest beck and nod ; and before and behind him 



BEFORE AND BEHIND UIM MARCUED AN INNUMERABLE TRAIN. 



marched warriors, guides, and hunters, — an innumerable 

 train. The first night, as they were travelling through 

 the forest, they heard a dreadful noise above their heads 

 in the foliage of a large tree. It sounded like a panther ; 



