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very numerous, and one buck ariel gave an easy 

 chance, but would not shoot. Halted for the night 

 in Khor Moman. 



November 3rd. Started at 6.30 a.m. and marched 

 to Khor Tougan, halting at 9.30. The expected 

 water not being present, two camels were sent up 

 the khor, and found some. Gazelles numerous, but 

 did not shoot. A herd of ariel in distance. Tougan 

 Mountains scattered in neighbourhood of khor. 

 Ancient report of a lion. Guide reminded me of my 

 promise of a halt, so I employed the rest of the day in 

 putting two iron bands round the cook's khajawah 

 four solid hours' hard work. Had a hot bath at 

 night, inducing a slight sore throat next morning 

 not a sound thing when living in the open air. No 

 wind since the last two days a relief after the usual 

 6 to 9 p.m. gale. Say 6 miles. 



November 4th. Camels stampeded during the night 

 by a leopard, whose tracks were clearly visible in the 

 khor 25 yards from my bed next morning. Fortu- 

 nately the camels made for the camp, and I slept 

 through it all. Off at 6.30 a.m. and halted at Khor 

 El Kuk at 9.30. Bagged a guinea-fowl four shots 

 and saw gazelle, but would not shoot. Saw ariel, 

 but got no shot. Off again at 3 p.m., marching till 

 6 p.m., and halting at a well in small khor. Saw 

 ariel and gazelle, but did not shoot. 



