He made a noble bridge, and, jumping upon his carcass, we cleared the ravine, and again the chase continued, although the herd had now gained about thirty paces.
Upon a fine meadow of grass, about four feet high, the herd now rushed along in a compact mass extending in a broad line of massive hind-quarters over a surface of half an acre.

This space formed a complete street in their wake, as they levelled everything before them; and the high grass stood up on either side like a wail.
Along this level road we ran at full speed, and by great exertions managed to keep within twenty yards of the game.

Full a quarter of a mile was passed at this pace without a shot being fired.

At length one elephant turned and faced about exactly in front of me.

My three double-barrelled rifles were now all empty, and I was carrying the little No.