Before I had reached the bottom, I saw that I had forgotten to bring either powder-horn or pouch.

I was in too hot a haste to go back for them, for I saw the last of the wildebeests moving off, and I fancied I might be too late.

But I had no intention of going any great distance in pursuit.

A single shot at them was all I wanted, and that in the gun would do.
"I hastened after the game, keeping as well as I could under cover.

I found, after a little time, that I need not have been so cautious.