THE THIRTY-POUND TENT SENT ON 



and there was no knowing how far it might take us, 

 we gave it up about half-past two, and started home- 

 wards by the southern slopes of the nala, thinking 

 it possible we might see 

 signs of other sheep on the 

 way back. But in this we 

 were disappointed, no game 

 being sighted except the two 

 hares mentioned above. I, of 

 course, do not include kyang, 

 of which we saw a number. 

 We reached camp about 

 5.30 P.M. 



That evening I arranged 

 to have the 30-lb. tent and 

 some food sent up the nala 

 to near the Pass, as it seemed 

 likely we should have to go 

 some distance beyond in 

 search of our five rams. The 

 necessity for the daily return 

 to a distant camp involved 

 giving up a stalk earlier 

 than was advisable. 



Accordingly, on the 23rd, 

 leavinof instructions for the 

 tent, etc., to follow, we started as usual about a quarter 

 to six and crossed the Pass about nine. On the way I 

 was surprised to see the two shikaris suddenly sit down 

 and whistle to me, while they began to take the rifle out 

 of its cover. On going up to them I found them look- 



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A Champa Coolie ui- ihl 

 RupsHU District (p- 277). 



