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have included a few shooting incidents to 

 relieve the monotony. Pig- sticking and big game 

 shooting have gone hand-in-hand with me always. 



I have to express my gratitude to Mr. Lionel 

 Edwards, Captain Gatacre, llth Lancers, Mr. Snape 

 and Mr. Norton, R.H.A., for their pictures, which 

 are as accurate as they are charming. 



To the last - named and to Captain Phillips, 

 D.S.O., R.H.A., this book owes much kindly and 

 valuable criticism. 



