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THE ELEPHANT. 
mendous tusk through the poor fellow’s body, 
trampled him to a cake. 
In closing this account of the chasse of the 
elephant, I cannot refrain from remarking that, 
however exciting the sport may be, it is after all 
somewhat bloody work; and it is impossible not to 
feel regret at slaughtering these fine and harmless 
creatures—more especially for mere amusement— 
and I am not alone in thus thinking, for Captain 
Harris, when describing to a friend his sporting 
exploits with elephants in Southern Africa, says : 
C£ But I must confess that, after the novelty had 
worn off, I did not take much pleasure in the de¬ 
struction of this noble beast.” 
THE END. 
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