CONTENTS 
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CHAPTER XV 
RETURN TO LAKE RUDOLPH ( continued ) 
Adjustment of caravan—Desertion and disappointment—A school of hippos —“A 
day of humiliation ”—My clumsy specimen—A problem for scientists—An 
elephant hunt—The reward of patience—Rapacity of a vulture—Shooting a 
veteran—The tusk of a patriarch—Planning of transport—A diverting study— 
Preparation of “biltong”—A triumphant show—Settling a point of honour— 
A mistaken hardship—Treatment of carriers—Arrival of caravan Pages 344-369 
CHAPTER XVI 
EN ROUTE FOR EL BOGOI 
Easy stages—Astir betimes—A regretful shot—Diversity of zebra—A blessing in 
disguise—A salutary lesson—Implementing a promise—A spider and its prey— 
A gladdening feast—Lacking a handy camera—A curious coincidence—El 
Molo mode of fishing—Stalking zebra—Departure from Lake Rudolph—Mount 
Nyiro—A dispensation of Providence—A scene of carnage—El Bogoi camp— 
Hearty greetings—A test of affection—Disappointed hopes . . . 370-388 
CHAPTER XVII 
CAMPING AT EL BOGOI 
A vexatious disablement—A drastic cure—Man-eating lions—Juma’s lion story—A 
diary under difficulties—Predatory lions scared—Loss of pack-animals—Pre¬ 
cautionary measures—Setting a bait—A tragic scuffle—An exciting moment— 
A magician’s failure—Cheering prospects—A novel excuse—The lions’ den— 
An effectual trap—My treacherous gun—The last of the besiegers—A joyful 
moment—Anticipation and realisation—Methods of setting gun-traps . 389-407 
CHAPTER XVIII 
EL BOGOI TO MOMBASA 
A mountain excursion—A troublesome lion — My gun-bearer’s tragic end—Three¬ 
horned giraffe—Grevy’s zebra—Varieties of oryx—Suggestion for British Museum 
—Equatorial Elephants : their size, tusks, and peculiarity—Dimensions of 
