XXVII 



Stalking Expeditions in the Nyika 



I \\.\\ K had many hundred truittul stalking expeditions 

 in the Masai-Xyika, but also many hundred fruitless 

 ones. I now request the reader to follow me in spirit 

 on some such expeditions, which 1 will select in such 

 a way as to give as exact as possible; a picture ot my 

 experiences. 



With the break ot day I leave the camp, accompanied 

 by about thirty carriers. Kach man brings with him a 

 calabash ot water, and no more. Xoiselessly, in a row. 

 they follow me and the Wandorobo guides. Immediately 

 behind me come the bearers ot my photographic apparatus, 

 and my rifle-carriers. All the men are accustomed to 

 tall at once to the Around, upon a gesture trom me. 

 making themselves, as nearly as may be. invisible. I his. 

 of course, demands much patient practice. 



On departure trom the camp it is impossible to tell 

 \\hethcr it may not be necessary to spend the night far 



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