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obtained all the sketches of springbuck that I required, we struck camp the 

 following morning. 



I cannot conclude this chapter without saying what pleasure it affords me 

 to recall the time I spent at Beaufort West, with all the friendly associations 

 it conjures up. To the casual visitor it may, perhaps, seem deadly dull, as 

 indeed may any of the South African towns ; but a man who spends some 

 time there, entering into the spirit of the place and taking his share of such 

 sports and pastimes as it affords, will find no lack of amusement or of pleasant 

 companions. There are good fellows and good sportsmen to be found every- 

 where, and amongst the best of these I reckon my friend Dr. Maloney of 

 Beaufort West. He will know, if he ever sees this work, that amongst the 

 many travellers whom he has so often befriended there is at least one who 

 will never forget his kindness and hospitality. 



