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please the Sahib's to try that place, then perhaps, if 

 they escaped, they would go towards Munguum." 



" Where is Bhilgaum 1 " asked Norman. 



"Right in the midst of the hills, Sahib. The 

 camels could not get there, except by going a very 

 long round ; but a few coolies could take what was 

 necessary for one night, if the Sahibs could do with- 

 out a tent." 



After a considerable discussion it was arranged 

 that Manajee should return to Mungaum, and, with 

 his fellow villagers, make more particular inquiries 

 after the visitors to his district. On the morrow, 

 should any bear be marked down, as it was con- 

 fidently predicted there would be, the sportsmen 

 would remain to beat for it. The day after would 

 be Sunday, and on that day they could have a rest, 

 and allow Rugonauth to precede them to Bhilgaum. 



This arranged, the shikarees were dismissed to 

 the pipe of friendship, and doubtless held long and 

 pleasant discourse regarding past sporting events 

 and those hoped for in the future, with their accom- 

 panying rewards. 



