THE ELEPHANT. 



Hamstringing an Elephant 



In Mr. Cumming's Adventures there are many interesting accounts of Elephant hunts. The most exciting 

 and perilous chase, in which he engaged, was after a large bull Elephant, whom he had ridden out of a herd, 

 Several times the animal charged upon him with terrible fury ; and, on one occasion, he gave himself up 

 for lost, so close was the huge animal upon him. But the good fortune, or skill, of the hunter carried him 

 through all perils, and, after a long contest, he had the satisfaction of bringing the Elephant to the ground. 



Among the various modes of capturing the Elephant, that of hamstringing is one of the most dangerous. 

 It is frequently practised however, in Africa, and the East Indies. The hunter having ready a sharp cut- 

 ing instrument, creeps cautiously up to the Elephant, and by a dexterous stroke, severs the tendons of one 

 of the animal's hinder legs. Thus disabled, the poor brute is easfty slain. 



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Riling out the best Bull F.leplwmt. 



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