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whole party, only Farquhar managed to catch a 
momentary glimpse of one as it bounded over a 
bush. Two days more were spent in the same 
manner, and with equal unsuccess; and_ then 
Farquhar and his sepoys were obliged to return to 
the coast. Mr. Whitehead also departed for his 
district, and once again I was left alone with the 
man-eaters. 
A PARTY OF WA JAMOUSI. 
