Charlie took his place in the front of a howdah, with Tim behind him.

Three rifles were placed in the seat, and these Tim was to hand to his master, as he discharged them.

Ramajee Punt and his officer were also mounted on elephants, and the party started for their destination.
"It's as bad as being at sea, Mr.Charles," Tim said.
"It does roll about, Tim.

You must let your body go with the motion, just as on board ship.

You will soon get accustomed to it." On reaching the spot, which was a narrow valley, with steep sides running up into the hill, the elephants came to a stand.