Wild Beasts—Insubordination of the Hottentots—Danger from Elephants—Their hideous Shrieks—Big Adam's Terror—Lieutenant Hoodie's wonderful Escape—Sagacity of the Elephant—Intentions of the Party
Arrival at Mr. S.'s Station—The Quarrel between Hinza and Voosani—An Escort proposed—The Caffre Character—The Sabbath—Painful Position of a Missionary's Wife
The Royal Visit—Mutual Civilities—The Band of Warriors—Hippopotami—Their Carcasses—Omrah's Cunning—The Trick—Big Adam sulky—A narrow Escape—Preparations for the Hunt
Look out—The Signal—The Major's Nerve—Charge upon the Camp—Hottentots drunk—Begum's Uneasiness—Signs of Danger—Lions' Sagacity—Anecdotes
A Storm—Sober again—Elephant Steak—Omrah's Tricks—Man-eaters—A horrible Adventure—The Sleepers awakened