WILD LIFE ACROSS THE WORLD 



I had been turning the handle of my machine recording 

 the whole incident, which had taken place only some 

 eighteen yards away, on the film. It was an amazing 

 opportunity, and I was well repaid for all the previous 

 disappointments. 



Though no rope was on her, yet a good deal had 

 been gained, for she was in a far better position for 

 lassoing. Jones kept her occupied by shouting and 

 swinging his rope, whilst Means worked up for a throw. 

 The noose fell fairly over her neck ; but she seemed 

 to realise her danger, and with marvellous rapidity 

 slipped the lasso off. Now it was Loveless's turn. 

 He caught her ; once more she freed herself. By this 

 time she was evidently alarmed as well as furious^ 

 for she suddenly dived into the spruit and took shelter 

 amongst the bush. For a few minutes it seemed as if 

 she was destined to beat us after all. The grass was 

 fired and crackers thrown in without result; but at 

 last she showed herself sufficiently to allow Loveless 

 to have another throw. As he did so she seemed to 

 divine that he was the immediate enemy, and sprang, 

 just missing him. Then she was back in the spruit 

 once more amongst the grass. 



It was here that we finally got her. Whilst I 

 brought my camera up to within twenty yards Loveless 

 threw his rope so that the noose rested on the grass 

 above her head, while he passed the other end over 

 the branch of a thorn tree. Then, as coolly as though 



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