we crossed is a great resort for all kinds of game."

"I'm of the same opinion," assented Hendrik; "but I don't wish to encamp
quite so close to the crossing as this is. We had better move some
distance off. Then we shall not prevent game from seeking the drift, or
be ourselves hindered from getting sleep. Don't you think we'd better
move little farther up the river?"

"Yes, yes," was the unanimous answer.

It was therefore decided that search should be made for a better
camping-ground, where they could build themselves a proper enclosure, or
"kraal."

After partaking of their first breakfast upon the Limpopo, Groot Willem,
Hans, and Hendrik mounted their horses and rode off up the river,
accompanied by the full pack of dogs, leaving Arend, with Swartboy and
Congo, to take care of the camp.

For nearly three miles, the young hunters rode along the bank of the
river, without finding any spot where access to the water could be
readily obtained. The banks were high and steep, and therefore but
little visited by such animals as they wished to hunt. At this point
the features of the landscape began to change, presenting an appearance
more to their satisfaction. Light timber, such as would be required for
the construction of a stockade, was growing near the river, which was no
longer inaccessible, though its banks appeared but little frequented by
game.

"I think this place will suit admirably," said Groot Willem. "We are
only half an hour's ride from the drift, and probably we may find good
hunting-ground farther up stream."

"Very likely," rejoined Hendrik; "but before taking too much trouble to
build ourselves a big kraal, we had better be sure about what sort of
game is to be got here."

"You are right about that," answered Willem; "we must take care to find
out whether there are hippopotami and giraffes. We cannot go home
without a pair of the latter. Our friends would be disappointed, and
some I know would have a laugh at us."

"And you for one would deserve it," said Hans. "Remember how you
ridiculed the other hunters who returned unsuccessful."

Having selected a place for the kraal, should they decide on staying
awhile in the neighbourhood, the young hunters proceeded farther up the
river, for the purpose of learning something more of the hunting-ground
before finally determining to construct the enclosure.

CHAPTER THREE.

A TWIN TRAP.

Not long after the departure of Groot Willem and