I have some explosive shells which will fit them.

My own double barrelled rifle is of the same bore." After dinner Mr.Goodenough told two of the Houssas to accompany them with their rifles, together with three or four of the Fans.

He made his way down the stream to a point where the hills receded, and where he had observed a great many marks of the river horses.

As they approached the spot they heard several loud snorts, and making their way along as quietly as possible they saw two of the great beasts standing in the stream.

At this point it widened a good deal and was shallow and quite near the bank.