He had hardly uttered the warning, when the elephant let out a terrific roar.
The next instant the camera was knocked over and smashed under foot.
And then with another roar the elephant made for Bob and Frank.
CHAPTER VII
BOB AND THE ELEPHANT
For the moment it looked as if Bob and Frank would be crushed under the ponderous feet of the elephant. The beast was thoroughly enraged over the way in which the smashed camera had been pointed at him. Possibly he had never had his picture taken, and he did not understand it. Perhaps he took the instrument for some new machine of destruction.
He trumpeted loudly as he came near to the two, and this noise attracted the attention of the keepers, who had gone ahead to see what had caused the delay on the road.
“Ho, ho!” shouted one of the men. “Ho, there, Jonco!”
But Jonco would not listen. He had now reached the spot where Bob and Frank had stood, and was continuing after the two, who were scurrying across the open field, which was close at hand.
The keepers at once started after the elephant, only one remaining behind to keep the remainder of the herd in check.
“By Jove! I believe he means business!” gasped Frank.