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had prevented a single movement. The conical ball 

 had entered the left side of the chest and raked all 

 the vitals, causing instantaneous death. The beaters 

 came crowding round to join in cursing the panther's 

 ancestors to the most remote degree. The calves 

 and goats were avenged. It was an old male, and 

 in splendid condition. He was soon fastened on the 

 tonga, and I drove home in triumph. 



