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AFRICAN HUNTING. 
to cross the Tugela as soon as practicable, and get 
into the bay, as they were nearly out of the common 
necessaries of life. 
21th .—Met George Shadwell and his party re¬ 
turning, who said they had killed no less than 150 
sea-cows and 91 elephants ; a most splendid hunt, 
two parties, and a whole posse of guns. We even¬ 
tually reached our different destinations all right, 
and separated in Durban, many of us never to meet 
again. 
This will serve to give the reader some idea of 
the sort of life led in a hunting expedition. It is 
miserable enough at times, but altogether it is a 
roving, careless, wandering life, that has charms 
for me. We do just as we like, and wear what is 
most convenient. When on foot, a blue and white 
shirt and a stout pair of gaiters, with the addition of 
a cap and shoes, are all that I burden my body 
with. 
