242 REAL CHARACTER OF KAFFIRS. 



a few years they are changed from crouching, terror- 

 stricken vassals, to bold, lawless, independent barbarians." 

 These latter remarks may appear out of place in a book 

 of rough sketches of sport, but the Kaffirs were to me 

 such trusty allies, faithful servants, and kind instructors 

 in many things, that, as a small token of gratitude for 

 their services, I cannot refrain from making known the 

 rough and thorny path that they are made to tread. 



