"The Rhinoceros!" exclaimed Sir John.
"Yes; a magnificent beast, and he seems inclined to cut off our retreat," said the bushman. "Why he should attack us, I can hardly say; his tribe is not carnivorous: but any way, there he is, and we must hunt him out."
"Is it possible for him to get up here to us?" asked Sir John.
"No; his legs are too short and thick, but he will wait."
"Well, let him wait," said Sir John; "and when we have examined this station, we will try and get him out."
They then proceeded with their reconnoitring, and chose a spot on which to erect the indicating-post. They also noticed other eminences to the north-west which would be of use in constructing a subsequent triangle.
Their work ended, Sir John turned to the bushman, saying, "When you like, Mokoum."
"I am at your orders, Sir John: the rhinoceros is still waiting."