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towards the herd. As he drew near, 

 the antelopes ceased feeding and raised 

 their heads to observe him, and he 

 then continued his approach at a 

 walk, with his head up, and his nos- 

 trils curled back after the manner of 

 his kind. 



The leading buck of the herd at once 

 advanced to meet the intruder, and the 

 two proceeded to move warily on, not 

 facing each other, but following con- 

 verging lines, which brought them at 

 last within ten paces. Then with a 

 sudden and simultaneous impulse they 

 turned and dashed at each other. For 

 some seconds there was a great clashing 

 of horns as they butted and thrust and 

 parried; but presently both drew back 

 by common consent to take breath for 



