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CHAPTER VII. 
Remarkable story of a rhinoceros, related by the co- 
lonist. — The farmers generally discontented with 
the Dutch government at the Cape. — Neighbouring 
colonists arrive at Du Pliesies. — Their conduct 
described. — Waggon returns with twenty-three of 
the crew. — Thirteen strayed. — Reward and dismiss 
the CafFree guides. — Recommendatory letter given 
by the farmer to the captain in the Dutch language. 
— Their departure from Du PUesies. — Arrive at an- 
other Christian settlement. — Their reception and de- 
parture. — Proceed on the journey. — Boshismen de- 
scribed. — The party travelling througli a valley, in 
great danger from the Boshismen. — They get through 
without injury, and enter a champaign "country. 
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CHAPTER VIII. 
Pass in safety through the Boshisman's path. — Beau- 
tiful vale of Long ClufF described. — Humorous con- 
versation of the crew. — Reach the settlement of a 
blind colonist : their reception and entertainment 
described. — The crew separate. — One of themmarries 
in the country. — Perceive vast forests of the aloe- 
tree. — Captain reaches Zwellingdam, and proceeds 
to the Landorse-house. — His reception. — Arrives at 
the beautiful settlement of Stallenbush. — The place 
described. — Arrives at the Cape. , .120 
