Horns 



that matter, but I had not his years over my 

 head. 



On came the huge animal, and we soon saw that 

 it was our friend of the morning again. There was 

 no mistaking those tusks. I doubt if I shall ever 

 see a finer pair. So great was their length that it 



The elephant stood the very embodiment of vigilance. 



almost looked as if it was necessary for the animal 

 to keep its head up to prevent their catching the 

 ground and tripping him. Truly he was a lordly 

 beast as he advanced, and I found myself almost 

 praying that a shot might be necessary. 



That elephant came on absolutely unconsciously, 

 until we computed that six strides would bring him 

 into the middle of us. 



He then came to a sudden halt. Forward came 



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