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ON THE CREST OF THE HILL. 



"The oryx is the fleetest quadruped in South Africa," said Mr. Godkin. "With 

 the exception of Apache, my mustang," said the Texan. 



" I am not so sure about that, when you are upon his back. But he is a beauti- 

 ful creature, and I wish we could secure one or two." 



" He is the animal that is sometimes called the gemsbok ? " was the inquiring 

 remark of Bob Marshall. 



THE ELAND. 



"That is because of his resemblance to the chamois or gemse of Europe,** re- 

 marked Dick Brownell. 



The director nodded his head to signify that his young friend was right, and added. 

 " The oryx is found in the central and western parts of South Africa, being rare 

 even so far east as this. The male is not quite four feet high, and is of a pale buff 

 color. You can notice their peculiarities by aid of the glass." 



