From this point a fine view could also be obtained of the country which lay to the eastward of the lake.

At some distance off it was wooded, but nearer the vley a grassy plain lay spread before the eye like a green meadow.
The eyes of the hunter were turned outward on this plain, and just then his glance tell upon a troop of animals crossing the open ground, and advancing towards the vley.
They were large animals--nearly of the shape and size of small horses-- and travelling in single file; as they were, the troop at a distance presented something of the appearance of a "cafila," or caravan.

There were in all about fifty individuals in the line; and they marched along with a steady sober pace, as if under the guidance and direction of some wise leader.

How very different from the capricious and eccentric movements of the gnoos! Individually they bore some resemblance to these last-named animals.

In the shape of their bodies and tails, in their general ground colour, and in the "brindled" or tiger-like stripes that could be perceived upon their cheeks, neck, and shoulders.