CHAP. XXIV. 
RETURN FROM KURREECHANE TO MASHOW. 
The day of our departure from Kurreechane 
was delightful, though it was winter. We were 
advised to cross the mountains by a different 
route from that by which we came. It was about 
six miles more to the westward, and though not 
so full of fine scenery, was much better for the 
waggons. At four p. m. we halted by the side of 
the river, which we had passed the day before our 
arrival at Kurreechane. 
About sunset a large male rhinoceros was ob- 
served by one of the Hottentots approaching the 
water to drink. After drinking he came towards 
the very bush in which the Hottentot was conceal- 
ed ; this allowed him to take a good aim, and he 
shot the animal through the heart. The rhino- 
ceros ran under a tree, and, after standing a little 
