From the Congo to the Niger and the Nile : an account of The German Central African expedition of 1910-1911 . 82. Rejaf on the White TOWARDS THE NILE 69 and climbed the tree. I caught sight of Abderahmanstanding almost on the same spot where I had left himat the critical moment. I felt a little ashamed of mycowardice as I returned to his side, and learned whathad occurred. Abderahman had realized immediately that the firstelephant was mortally wounded, and consequentlypaid little heed to his impetuous onslaught. Heturned his attention to the second uninjured bull,which likewise charged
From the Congo to the Niger and the Nile : an account of The German Central African expedition of 1910-1911 . 82. Rejaf on the White TOWARDS THE NILE 69 and climbed the tree. I caught sight of Abderahmanstanding almost on the same spot where I had left himat the critical moment. I felt a little ashamed of mycowardice as I returned to his side, and learned whathad occurred. Abderahman had realized immediately that the firstelephant was mortally wounded, and consequentlypaid little heed to his impetuous onslaught. Heturned his attention to the second uninjured bull,which likewise charged him. He allowed the beastto come within three yards (the distance was easilymeasured afterwards in the trampled grass), andthen shot him in the head with my Mauser. Thisgave the elephant such a shock that he turned and fled. Meanwhile the first elephant had collapsed on tothe ground. I loaded the double-barrelled gun, andwe approached cautiously from beliind. Abderahmanpulled his tail, and as he did not stir, we knew thathe was dead. I shook the brave Soudanese warmly bythe hand ; I have come across many instances of fear-less courag
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