I am wiser now; this was the first and last time that I ever attempted to hunt elephants on horseback.
Accordingly we started at dawn, I, Indaba-zimbi, and three men; the rest I left with the waggons.

I was on horseback, and so was my driver, a good rider and a skilful shot for a Kaffir, but Indaba-zimbi and the others walked.

From dawn till mid-day we followed the trail of the herd, which was as plain as a high road.

Then we off-saddled to let the horses rest and feed, and about three o'clock started on again.

Another hour or so passed, and still there was no sign of elephants.