THE GIRAFFE'S OBITUARY 
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risk of the undertaking, previously to the delivery of 
the animals in Malta, and it was not until his landing 
them in that island that he was entitled to receive the 
stipulated price, which was at a fixed rate for each 
individual, diminishing in proportion to the number 
he should bring with him.” 
After a brief reference to the capture of the animals, 
the report states that he reached Malta in safety with 
his valuable charges, three males and a female, on 
November 21, 1834. u Having thus fulfilled his 
engagement, M. Thibaut became entitled to receive 
the stipulated sum of ^700, which has accordingly 
been paid him. But the Council has considered it so 
desirable to avail themselves of his experience with 
respect to these valuable animals, that they have 
arranged with him for the continuation of his services 
until their arrival in England. For the conveyance 
of the giraffes to this country, the Council have availed 
themselves of the Manchester , a steam vessel of great 
size and power, which proceeded to Lisbon at the 
beginning of the present month, having been specially 
engaged for the service of Prince Ferdinand of Portugal. 
From Lisbon the Manchester is to proceed to Malta, 
whence she will return to London. Her arrival may 
be expected before the end of May. For the con- 
veyance of the animals to England ^1000 will be 
paid, and the necessary fittings for the accommodation 
of the giraffes will be prepared at the cost of the 
Society in her Majesty’s dockyard at Malta, orders 
to that effect having been sent thither by the Lords 
