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The ground on which they were formed a portion of the rocky hill upon which they had taken shelter the day of the elephant-hunt; and within twenty-five yards of them there was an abrupt descent of about four feet, which joined it to the plain.
The drum will beat, the women will shout, while the men gather round a fire, and roast and eat great slices of ox-meat, and tell the story of their famous elephant-hunt.
The number of elephant-paths now showed them that they were surrounded by these animals, and the Caffres of the country said that there were large herds close to them. It was therefore proposed by the Major, that they should have a grand elephant-hunt, at which all the Caffres of their own party and the natives of the country should assist.
"Do you observe how the mimosas are torn up on the other side of the river?" said Swinton; "the elephants have been very numerous there lately." "Why do they tear the trees up?" said Alexander. "To feed upon the long roots, which are very sweet; they destroy an immense number of the smaller trees in that manner." "Well, we must have another elephant-hunt," said the Major.
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