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"We are in the heart of the best hunting region of South Africa," he explained, 

 "and we cannot improve our situation by penetrating farther, while to do so makes 

 the return the more laborious, and dangerous for the young that we hope to take 



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back to the coast. By making our camp permanent, that 

 is, during our hunt for curiosities, we can be secure against 

 the attack of wild men and beasts, can give our oxen and 

 horses abundant rest, and, when we have gathered all that we can well take care 

 of, we shall be in good form for the long journey to the sea coast. That, after 



