“What’s that?” Bob stopped and listened.
“More than I know. Maybe some wild animal. Sounds—— Look out, Bob! a big elephant!”
There was terror in Joe’s voice. He looked to his chum to use his rifle.
A second later the huge head of a charging elephant appeared, its trunk thrown into the air, its eyes glaring. It must have been over ten feet high, for it towered far above the two youths.
Acting on the instant, Bob and Joe darted quickly to one side, their only thought being safety from grave danger.
Bob threw his rifle to his shoulder and fired.
“You got him!” cried Joe. “But it doesn’t seem to stop him.”
“Hide’s too tough,” his chum said.
The charging beast could not turn as quickly as did the youths. It went plunging on through the bushes. Apparently it had no intention of seeking out its enemies, for it continued through the heavy growth and disappeared behind a low spreading tree.
Bob and Joe were in a state of high excitement after their thrilling encounter. Perspiration was dripping from their bodies; their breath was coming in short gasps.