THE ELEPHANT. 



Shooting the Elephant. 



Mr. dimming, in his Adventures in South Africa, relates that, having wounded an Elephant, he dis- 

 mounted from his horse, to get closer to the animal. When, having fired, he endeavored to regain his saddle, 

 the refractory horse refused to allow him to mount, and commenced backing toward the wounded Elephant. 

 At this moment a second Elephant charged upon him at full speed. "I felt certain," says he, "that she 

 would have either me or my horse. I determined not to relinquish my steed, but to hold on by the bridle. 

 For a few seconds my position was certainly not an enviable one. Fortunately, however, the dogs took 

 off the attention of the Elephants ; and^ust as they were upon me, I managed to spring into the saddle, 

 where I was safe." 



Perilous Encounter of Mr. Camming with two Elephants 



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