In the course of this hunt Learmonth had the opportunity 
of viewing a rather unusual occurrence. In order to spy out 
the buffalo to advantage, and so make his stalk towards the 
best head, he removed his shoes and some of his clothing, 
and, mounted on the shoulders of one of his gun-bearers, 
peered over a high rock, beyond which the buffalo herd was 
feeding. A small rhino, which had been lying on the grass 
in close proximity to the rock, became uneasy and started to 
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move off. Making his way through a group of buffalo cows 
and calves at a little distance; some of these wheeled around, 
suddenly, prodding him sharply with their horns and setting 
him, squealing, into a gallop. This done, they dismissed the 
matter apparently and returned to their feeding. 
Day’s bag: Learmonth—One buffalo. 
Fleischmann—One bush buck. 
Learmonth and I off at 6.30 with old Kurugu after lion. 
Followed fresh tracks to a patch of grass, and, when advancing 
through same, a big lioness (8 feet 5 inches) bolted, growling, 
about ten yards from me. I bowled her over stone dead with 
a lucky shot at the base of the neck. 
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April 17 th 
