They are a merry laughing set, and do not tell lies wantonly.

They have in their superstitious rites more appearance of worship than the Bechuanas; and at a Bushman's grave we once came to on the Zouga, the observances showed distinctly that they regarded the dead as still in another state of being; for they addressed him, and requested him not to be offended even though they wished still to remain a little while longer in this world.
Those among whom we now were kill many elephants, and when the moon is full choose that time for the chase, on account of its coolness.

Hunting this animal is the best test of courage this country affords.

The Bushmen choose the moment succeeding a charge, when the elephant is out of breath, to run in and give him a stab with their long-bladed spears.
In this case the uncivilized have the advantage over us, but I believe that with half their training Englishmen would beat the Bushmen.

Our present form of civilization does not necessarily produce effeminacy, though it unquestionably increases the beauty, courage, and physical powers of the race.