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so that the expenditure may be estimated at about the same as in the hills ; without includ- 

 ing the keep of horses, which may be fixed at about twenty-five rupees each. 



No estimate of the cost of Tiger and other ' Large Game-shooting ' in the Terai can well 

 be given. Extensive preparations are required, which are generally beyond the means of 

 private individuals to arrange. 



Commissariat Elephants can occasionally be borrowed, but the best chance of obtain- 

 ing sport is to get introductions to some of the higher Civil authorities in good shooting 

 districts. These officials frequently make up parties of their own, and they can obtain the 

 loan of Elephants, howdahs, &c, from Rajas and other rich natives. 



A really staunch Shikari Elephant is extremely valuable ; from 3,000 to 5,000 rupees 

 being not infrequently paid for a perfectly trained and trustworthy animal. 



