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stood at his feet, without offering any violence. The othe:
sportsmen called repeatedly to their companion to arise and
escape. For some time, however, he disregarded the advice,
fearful of the consequences; at length, in compliance with
their entreaty, he arose; the buffalo instantly rushed forward,
but Mr. White escaped by throwing himself down; while the
enraged beast, missing his aim, fell on the ground, his horns
grazing Mr. White’s back, as he passed over him. After this
lucky escape, he seized the favourable opportunity, and
regained his horse. The buffalo then took refuge in a tank;
and when his former opponent joined his companions, who
were standing upon the bank, the animal issued forth, and
selecting Lieutenant White for the object of its vengeance,
pursued him to a considerable distance. The animal was
now rendered quite furious, and attacked everything within
his reach, such as cows and dogs. Unfortunately, an old
woman retuming from market passed, and became the vic-
tim of his rage; she was taken up without any appearance
of life, having her arms broken, and many wounds. The
cavalry being, from fatigue, Aers de combat, could not renew
the attack: and the buffaloes, whose system was retreat, having
gained a victory, now continued their course without mol-
estation. ”

The Capo The Cape Buffalo is the fiercest of the Bull

Buffalo. family. He will charge a lion or a tiger and
often come off victor in the strife. According to Mr. Pringle
he is considerably larger than the domestic ox; the bony
pad on his forehead making a complete helmet, and it is im-
possible to pierce him with bullets which have not been
hardened by tin. He is said to be fierce, treacherous, and
savage; and even when not provoked, to attack any man who
strays near his haunts, skulking in the jungle when he sees
him approach, and then suddenly rushing out upon him.
Having tossed his enemy to his heart’s content or thrown him
down, he will trample and gore him, tearing off hia skin with