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under a grateful shade tree, to rise in a quarter of an hour 
chilled right through. It is such small carelessnesses as 
these, that bring trouble in Africa. I forgot one thing, 
never leave camp without matches, in a waterproof box. 
If you ride, stow in your saddle bag a few necessary 
things, and never take these out without at once renewing 
them. Some biscuits or bit of chocolate, a hank of strong 
twine, and, wrapped carefully in a thick cotton hand- 
kerchief, a syringe, small bottle of permanganate crystals, 
roll of strong bandage and a bit of lint. Let your syce 
always carry your water bottle kept clean, inside and out, 
and ever filled with water that has been boiled, and kept 
boiling five minutes. Punish promptly any carelessness 
resulting in a half-full bottle, or water not boiled. Stand 
over the fire, show cook, cook boys, and your tentboy, 
what you call boiling water. Promise them a reward if 
this is always given you, and let them understand that 
unboiled water means “‘koboko.”” ‘This may sound brutal, 
but it is not. Buy two water bottles in England, strong 
aluminum are best, covered with felt. Don’t be per- 
suaded to invest in any fancy article. 
Saddlery. Bring a good second-hand saddle from 
England. Mounted infantry pattern is the best, straps 
in front, saddle bags behind, good double bridle and strong 
headstall. Girths you will find at Nairobi. English girths 
are apt to scald and rub your animals. A leather girth 
with two buckles at each end, folded double, linseed oil 
now and then poured into the fold of the leather to keep it 
soft, cuts no beast, never wears out, and saves much trouble. 
Attention to little things such as these saves much bother 
in the long run. The man who will rush off on sefari, 
a day or two after his arrival in the country, cannot pos- 
sibly attend to things himself, and will find out when too 
late that no outfitter in the world can be expected to look 
after them for him. 
