ONE FLASH ! AND THE OLD BULL LAY AT THE EX-PRESIDENT’S FEET. 
mounted behind the principal horseman, drops off the horse, and, unseen 
by the rhinoceros, gives it, with a sword a stroke across the tendon of the 
heel, which renders it incapable either of flight or resistance. 
Several travelers have mentioned that there are certain birds which 
constantly attend the rhinoceros, and give him warning of approaching 
danger. Their accounts were either received with silent contempt, or 
168 ROOSEVELTS REMARKABLE SKILL. 
As the eyes of the rhinoceros are very small, it seldom turns its head 
and therefore sees nothing but what is before it. It is to this that it 
owes its death, and never escapes if there be so much plain as to enable 
the horses of the hunters to get before it. Its pride and fury then makes 
it lay aside all thoughts of escaping, except by victory over its enemy. 
For a moment it stands at bay; then at a start runs straight forward at 
the horse which is nearest. The rider easily avoids the attack by. turn¬ 
ing short to one side. This is the fatal instant; a naked man who is 
