CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER XVI. 



An invitation Terrific storm Silent eloquence Mounted Bushmen 

 The Bushman as an enemy A Dutch hunter Gallant defence A 

 Cockney traveller Boer incredulity British disbelief Adventure with 

 a Bushman African rivers Change of sentiments. Page 272. 



CHAPTER XVII. 



African moonlight Poor Charley Want of patience Blue light in the 

 Bush Buck killed by a leopard Strange followers Porcupine-hunt 

 Practical joke Foolhardy conduct A mistake Kaffir prophet A 

 dark patriarch Conjugal authority Strong-headed individual Harbour 

 sharks Fish-spearing Intoxicating root A suggested experiment 

 Variety of fish. Page 287. 



CHAPTER XVIII. 



Steeple-chase at D'Urban The last day's sport The bar at JCatal 

 Reach Table Bay Impertinent " pike"-keeper Chased by a policeman 

 Dishonest auctioneer St. Helena Turtle-catching Waterspouts 

 Cintra Lisbon Best weapons for the bush Extra gun-stocks neces- 

 sary Recommendation to "used-up " individuals. Page 307. 



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