CHAPTER XIX.

A practical Joke--A lucky Escape--History of the Mantatees--Mantatee
Courage--A final Slaughter--Discussions--Swinton's Account
of Africaner


CHAPTER XX.

Omrah's Intelligence--Lion-hunting--Silence and Caution--An
unpleasant Surprise--Self-sacrifice of a Gemsbok--Swinton's
Story continued--Conversation on Lions--Anecdotes--Big Adam punished


CHAPTER XXI.

Interview with Bushmen--A shrewd Surmise--A Herd of Buffaloes--A
providential Escape--A Scene--Swanevelt in Danger--Conversation--A
Story


CHAPTER XXII.

Overpowering Heat--Divine Service--An Intrusion--The poisoned
Lion--Discussion on venomous Reptiles--Lizard shot--Swinton's
Information to his Companions


CHAPTER XXIII.