CHAPTER VII.
The Victoria Falls of the Zambesi--Marvellous grandeur of the Cataracts--The Makololo's town--The Chief Sekeletu.
During the time we remained at Motunta a splendid meteor was observed to lighten the whole heavens.

The observer's back was turned to it, but on looking round the streak of light was seen to remain on its path some seconds.

This streak is usually explained to be only the continuance of the impression made by the shining body on the retina.

This cannot be, as in this case the meteor was not actually seen and yet the streak was clearly perceived.

The rays of planets and stars also require another explanation than that usually given.
Fruit-trees and gigantic wild fig-trees, and circles of stones on which corn safes were placed, with worn grindstones, point out where the villages once stood.