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in his arms. These he rubbed violently be- 
tween his hands for a few seconds, and then 
applied them to the nose, and to that of the 
horse. The effect was instantaneous in reviv- 
ing us, and, in a few minutes, we were both 
able to accompany him, and rode eleven miles 
on the same evening to the Kaffir "kraal" 
where we slept. 
The poisons which they use, and thoroughly 
understand, are also extracted from various 
plants growing in Kaffirland, and which prin- 
cipally belong to the Daphne tribe. The ef- 
fect of them upon the human frame is to 
cause violent thirst, swelling of the tongue, 
mouth, and throat; and, finally, congestion 
and death. 
The umzumbeite wood is also highly prized 
amongst them, both as a superstitious charm 
against witchcraft, and as a cure for head-ache. 
They use it for the latter purpose ground into 
snuff. It is then aromatic in perfume, and 
acts as a powerful astringent. It grows a 
large spreading and handsome timber tree, and 
is principally found along the banks of the 
Umzumvubo river, between British Kaffraria 
and Natal. 
In intellect, ingenuity, and acuteness of ob- 
servation, the Kaffirs, both men and women, 
are surpassed by none; whilst many of the 
