J2 MY AFRICAN EXPEDITION. 



But the tough leather had saved every one of the four more than once from the 

 bites of venomous snakes, and we cannot help thinking they were wise in retaining 

 them. At any rate, it is a safe conclusion that if ever one goes on a similar hunting 

 jaunt, he shall adopt a similar costume. 



The party took with them three wagons, all of which, as some would say, had 

 been "salted," that is, they were seasoned by service under the flaming sun of 



AFRICAN Ox. 



Africa, and were not liable to break down until thoroughly worn out, when, like the 

 Parson's famous " one-hoss shay," it might he expected they would go to pieces all 

 at once. 



The latter half of these wagons was covered with canvas, and the front 

 open. Each was drawn by two span of oxen, there being two extra span lor 

 emergencies. 



