Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 638
looked-for time arrived, forthe tusker was on the outskirts of the herd, andthe wind was favorable. We circled to his side,and stealthily drew near—my gun-bearer, tracker,and myself —while the other boys remained inthe rear. The tall grass prevented us from even catch-ing a glimpse of the beasts,… … THE GREAT BRUTE HAD W RECKED SEVERAL GRASS HUTS. 43 432 MAULED BY AN ELEPHANT [Mar., wind, for, once the animals caught our scent,they would either dash away or charge. So far, our plans had worked out admirably;the elephants, unconscious of our presence, werestill tearing up the grass directly in…
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