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stood at his feet, without ofiFering any violence. The othei 

 sportsmen called repeatedly to their companion to arise and 

 escape. For some time, however, he disregarded the advice, 

 fearful of the consequences; at length, in compliance with 

 their entreaty, he arose; the buffalo instantly rushed forward, 

 but Mr. White escaped by throwing himself down; while the 

 enraged beast, missing his aim, fell on the ground, his horns 

 grazing Mr. White's back, as he passed over him. After this 

 lucky escape, he seized the favourable opportunity, and 

 regained his horse. The buffalo then took refuge in a tank; 

 and when his former opponent joined his companions, who 

 were standing upon the bank, the animal issued forth, and 

 selecting Lieutenant White for the object of its vengeance, 

 pursued him to a considerable distance. The animal was 

 now rendered quite furious, and attacked everything within 

 his reach, such as cows and dogs. Unfortunately, an old 

 woman returning from market passed, and became the vic- 

 tim of his rage; she was taken up without any appearance 

 of life, having her arms broken, and many wounds. The 

 cavalry being, from fatigue, kors de combat, could not renew 

 the attack; and the buffaloes, whose system was retreat, having 

 gained a victory, now continued their course without mol- 

 estation. " 

 The Cape The Cape Buffalo is the fiercest of the Bull 

 Buffalo, family. He will charge a lion or a tiger and 

 often come off victor in the strife. According to Mr. Pringle 

 he is considerably larger than the domestic ox; the bony 

 pad on his forehead making a complete helmet, and it is im- 

 possible to pierce him with bullets which have not been 

 hardened by tin. He is said to be fierce, treacherous, and 

 savage ; and even when not provoked, to attack any man who 

 strays near his haunts, skulking in the jungle when he sees 

 him approach, and then suddenly rushing out upon him. 

 Having tossed his enemy to his heart's content or thrown him 

 down, he will trample and gore him, tearing off his skin with 



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