5--We started early, and for five miles we tracked a large herd of elephants through fine open country, until we were at length stopped by impenetrable jungle of immense extent, forming the confines of the 'Park' on this side.

We therefore reluctantly left the tracks, and directed our course towards Pattapalaar, about twelve miles distant.
We had passed over a lovely country, and were within a mile of our proposed resting-place, when Banda, who happened to be a hundred yards in advance, came quickly back, saying that he saw a rogue elephant feeding on the patina not far from us.

Wortley had gone in another direction with old Medima a few minutes previous to look for a deer; and Palliser and I resolved to stalk him carefully.

We therefore left all the people behind, except two gun-bearers, each of whom carried one of my double-barrelled rifles.

I carried my four-ounce, and Palliser took the two-ounce.
It was most difficult ground for stalking, being entirely open, on a spot which had been high lemon grass but recently burnt, the long reeds in many places still remaining.
We could not get nearer than fifty yards in such ground, and I accordingly tried a shot at his temple with the four-ounce.