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up the grateful fluid through their trunks. As they 

 were all cows and young animals, and there were 

 some fine bulls in the district, I did not disturb 

 them. Of course, I cannot say whether or no the 

 buffaloes were aware of the proximity of the 

 elephants, but I am quite certain that the latter 

 not only saw and smelt the wild cattle, but waited 

 until they had retired before themselves advancing 

 to the water. 



