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"They are called the purple sassabys," replied Swinton; "one of the most elegant of the antelope tribe." "And those red and yellow out there?" "They are the hartebeests. I wish to have male and female specimens of both, if I can." "See!" said the Major, "there is a fine flock of ostriches. We are puzzled where to begin. Come, we have surveyed the scene long enough; now forward, to change it."

"I saw two or three antelopes, of a very different sort from the sassabys and harte-beests, toward that rising ground. We will go that way as soon as the Hottentots come up and take charge of our game." "Does Swinton want to preserve one of these creatures?" "I believe not, they are so very bulky.

"Such a sight is worth all the trouble and labor which we have undergone. What would they say in England, if they could but behold this scene?" "There must be thousands and thousands," said Alexander. "Tell me, Swinton, what beautiful animals are those of a purple color?" "They are called the purple sassabys," replied Swinton; "one of the most elegant of the antelope tribe."

"I saw two or three antelopes, of a very different sort from the sassabys and harte-beests, towards that rising ground. We will go that way as soon as the Hottentots come up and take charge of our game." "Does Swinton want to preserve one of these creatures?" "I believe not, they are so very bulky.