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a splendid Eland. I hope I will get another tomorrow & then I shall start back on Wednesday. One porter & 2 boys are missing.  They were in the party that went to fetch the Eland in, & goodness knows what has happened to them.  However, I hope they will turn up alright.  My mule broke away from the saice & he spent the day catching him, so I have had to foot it again today.  Strange to say, I don't feel tired, though I can't sleep at all. The nights are quite warm here - the mosquitos & flies are a nuisance.  I have had to wear shoes the last 2 days, my feet are so sore - but I have worn out my old shoes & must go back to my one pair of boots again (Oh! that James & my portmanteau!) However, my feet are better & if I can only get my mule for a change all will be well. The measurements of my Rhino are: 
[[underlined]] 1st one [[/underlined]]
height at shoulder, 5'9".
girth, 10'.
front horn, 20 ins.
rear horn, 8".
length from nose to tip of tail, 11'9".
round the forefoot, 2'6".