There was an exception to this, however, in one pair, who stood in the very centre of the tank, side by side; they were as black as ebony, and although in view with many brother rogues, they appeared giants even among giants.

The Moormen immediately informed us that they were a notorious pair, who always associated together, and were the dread of the neighbourhood.

There were many tales of their ferocity and daring, which at the time we gave little heed to.
Crossing the tank in a large canoe, we arrived in the open forest upon the opposite shore.

It was a mass of elephant tracks; which sank deep in the soft earth.

They were all so fresh and confused that tracking was very difficult.