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of the Nile/^ passing the crew in the small boat^ whom Petherick 
directed to come on with rels Snr Katti. The breeze was exhila- 
rating in the extreme^ and as the river wound^ the sails were turned 
repeatedly, but they always filled. The compass bearings would 
show for a few moments due north, then to the south, changing 
rapidly. On we scudded until four o^ clock p.m., when the wind 
died away. At an early hour we observed that the yard of Sur 
Katti^s boat had snapped in twain ; but we kept on our course as 
long as the breeze lasted, and then we were compelled to wait for 
the small boat to tow us onward. 
June — Still waiting for the felucca. At two p.m. she came 
up, towing Sur Kattks disabled boat ; all helped to repair the yard. 
Another serious leak, — the Lady of the Nile is nearly done for. 
June 13th. — ^A bright morning ; towed onwards. At seven a.m. 
a drove of elephants on the east shore, close to the river. Four of 
the hunters set forth, hoping to get a shot at them. We went on 
the upper deck; but, in consequence of the great height of the 
reeds, saw little of the sport — the men were hidden entirely ; occa- 
sionally a trunk elevated, indicated the whereabouts of the elephants. 
Three shots in quick succession, and the herd were ofi*, leaving one 
dead. The hunters followed the retreating animals until a large 
sheet of water intervened, when they returned. The crew of both 
boats went on shore to cut up the huge beast. The hunters came 
back in the felucca, with the tusks, which weighed forty-eight 
pounds. There was a grand demonstration made when a boat -load 
of the fiesh was brought ; the tarabookas were beaten, and the 
wildest delight was manifested by all. The herd was composed of 
females with their young. Our dinner consisted of soup and a stew 
