CHAP. VII.] 
THE BAGARA HUNTERS. 
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nearly three inches broad ; this is as sharp as a razor. 
Two men, thus armed and mounted, form the hunting 
party. Should they discover a herd, they ride up to 
the finest tusker and single him from the others. One 
man now leads the way, and the elephant, finding 
himself pressed, immediately charges the horse. There 
is much art required in leading the elephant, who 
follows the horse with great determination, and the 
rider adapts his pace so as to keep his horse so near 
the elephant that his attention is entirely absorbed 
with the hope of catching him. The other hunter 
should by this time have followed close to the ele¬ 
phant’s heels, and, dismounting when at full gallop 
with wonderful dexterity, he plunges his spear with 
both hands into the elephant about two feet below the 
junction of the tail, and with all his force he drives 
the spear about eight feet into his abdomen, and with¬ 
draws it immediately. Should he be successful in his 
stab, he remounts his horse and flies, or does his best 
to escape on foot, should he not have time to mount, as 
the elephant generally turns to pursue him. His com¬ 
rade immediately turns his horse, and, dashing at the 
elephant, in his turn dismounts, and drives his lance 
deep into his intestines. 
Generally, if the first thrust is scientifically given, 
the bowels protrude to such an extent that the elephant 
