Plunging into the rapid torrent, the veteran hunter was carried some distance down the stream; but, breasting the powerful current, he landed upon the rocks on the opposite side, and, retiring to some distance from the river, he quickly advanced toward the spot beneath which the hippopotamus was lying.

I had a fine view of the scene, as I was lying concealed exactly opposite the hippo, who had disappeared beneath the water.
Abou Do now stealthily approached the ledge of rock beneath which he had expected to see the head of the animal.

His long, sinewy arm was raised, with the harpoon ready to strike, as he carefully advanced.

At length he reached the edge of the perpendicular rock.

The hippo had vanished, but, far from exhibiting surprise, the old Arab remained standing on the sharp edge, unchanged in attitude.