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stirring encounter a short time before. Inasmuch as they were receding, and must 

 soon pass out of the field of vision, no uneasiness was caused by sight of them. 



To the east and west, at varying distances, were other antelopes, while, as Mr. 

 Godkin declared, the thick grass along the streams and the muddy waters was likely 

 to give shelter to hippopotami, rhinoceroses and crocodiles. It was not likely, 

 either, that much of a search was required to beat up lions, panthers, hyenas and 

 leopards from their hiding-places. 



THE HARNESSED ANTELOPE. 



That which specially interested the hunters, at the conclusion of the general 

 survey, was five animals, grazing less than a mile off, near the stream that wound 

 around the foot of the elevation. The spot was comparatively free from the tall 

 weeds so abundant in the vicinity of the camp, and evidently afforded excellent 



pasturage. 



"What the mischief do you call them f" asked Jack Harvey, handing the glasses 



to their owner. 



" Oryxes ; if you propose to make a capture of any, you will find it no easy task." 



"Why?" 



