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There was one little incident, however. Apparently a very interesting one to the dogs. While passing an elevation that might almost have been called a mountain, a troop of chacmas, or dog-faced baboons was seen descending from the summit, probably in search of water.
But this slight weapon would not have served much longer, and Totty's fate that of being torn to pieces would soon have been sealed, had not four horsemen, or rather "quagga-men," at that moment galloped up to her rescue. These were the hunters returning from the chase; and a volley from their guns at once scattered the ugly chacmas, and sent them howling back to their caves.
Their cries summoned the others; and in a few moments the poor Hottentot was standing in the midst of an angry circle of chacmas, that were only prevented from springing in upon her by the expert manner in which she continued to ply the broom-stick.
But this slight weapon would not have served much longer, and Totty's fate that of being torn to pieces would soon have been sealed, had not four horsemen, or rather "quagga-men," at that moment galloped up to her rescue. These were the hunters returning from the chase; and a volley from their guns at once scattered the ugly chacmas, and sent them howling back to their caves.
Their cries summoned the others; and in a few moments the poor Hottentot was standing in the midst of an angry circle of chacmas, that were only prevented from springing in upon her by the expert manner in which she continued to ply the broomstick.
The baboons thought the corn ripe enough, and would soon have made a crop of it, but at this moment their operations were interrupted. Totty knew but little of the danger she underwent, when she ran forth with nothing but that long broom-handle to drive off a troop of chacmas.
The hunters had often heard that dogs have a greater hatred for these animals than for any others; and they now had strong evidence of the truth of this statement. Only one dog of the whole pack had ever encountered chacmas before; yet, immediately on seeing them, all seemed aroused to the highest pitch of fury it was possible for canine nature to attain.
The baboons thought the corn ripe enough, and would soon have made a crop of it, but at this moment their operations were interrupted. Totty knew but little of the danger she underwent, when she ran forth with nothing but that long broom-handle to drive off a troop of chacmas.
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