The birds, indeed, supply us amply, but for the men it is desirable that we should obtain fresh meat when we have the chance.

These baboons are very mischievous creatures, and are not to be attacked with impunity.

Let four of the Houssas with their guns come with us." Following the direction of the sounds they had heard, the travelers came upon a troupe of great baboons.

It was a curious sight.

The males were as big as large dogs, some were sitting sunning themselves on rocks, others were being scratched by the females.