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Pallah, Rooibok, quantities of Ostriches, Pauw, 

 Knorrhahn, Bustards, Guinea Fowl, Francolin, Red 

 Wing Partridges, Grouse, Spurwing Geese, Widgeon, 

 Teal and Ducks ; a game paradise. Now nearly all 

 are gone, and the whole beautiful country destroyed 

 by Kaffir kraals, the trees chopped down, " the place 

 thereof shall know it no more." The Olifant 

 River is a beautiful stream, the banks lined by large 

 trees and long stretches of water fit for boating. I 

 have spent many a happy day hunting on both 

 banks, mostly quite alone, sometimes with a com- 

 panion, once with my dear brother Alex, keen 

 sportsman and delightful companion. 



