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Seven Years in South Africa.

CHAPTER XV.

FROM SHOSHONG TO THE DIAMOND FIELDS.

Arrival at Shoshong—Z.’s chastisement—News from the colony—Departure from Shoshong—Conflict between the Bakhatlas and Bakuenas—Mochuri—A pair of young lions—A visit from Eberwald—Medical practice in Linokana—Joubert’s Lake—A series of saltpans—Arrival in Kimberley.

  RETURN TO THE DIAMOND FIELDS. Not only did my kind friend Mr. Mackenzie give me a hearty welcome, but he insisted upon my becoming his guest for as long a time as he remained in