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by Mackenzie, who, being posted at a considerable 

 distance, had seen nothing of the fray. He now, 

 as usual, lamented greatly his ill-luck. But he was 

 much pleased at the success, and heartily con- 

 gratulated Norman on the judgment and skill by 

 means of which that success had been mainly 

 achieved. And certainly, considering the extent of 

 the jungle, the many outlets, and the cautious 

 nature of the pursued, it might fairly be deemed to 

 be as fortunate and well executed a piece of sport as 

 had yet befallen them ; perhaps, indeed, the most so. 



Eugonauth was loud in his praises ; and although 

 it could not be considered as his tiger, professional 

 jealousy for once gave way before an ardent desire 

 for success, however accomplished. 



After his first ungovernable outburst of triumph 

 at the overthrow of his enemy, Koopur had become 

 quite quiet, and now related to an interested 

 audience the circumstances attending the affair, 

 and his great admiration at the coolness and decision 

 with which Norman had conducted it to so happy a 

 conclusion. 



Whether Roopur had, immediately after the death, 

 sent off a messenger to apprise the village of the 

 success, or whether some one had taken it upon 

 himself to be the bearer of the glad tidings, the 

 hunters knew not ; but on their reaching their camp, 



