Chapter 17

The Koosee jungles.--Ferries.--Jungle roads.--The rhinoceros.--We go to visit a neighbour.--We lose our way and get belated.--We fall into a quicksand.--No ferry boat.--Camping out on the sand.--Two tigers close by.--We light a fire.--The boat at last arrives.--Crossing the stream. --Set fire to the boatman's hut.--Swim the horses.--They are nearly drowned.--We again lose our way in the jungle.--The towing path, and how boats are towed up the river.--We at last reach the factory.--News of rhinoceros in the morning.--Off we start, but arrive too late.--Death of the rhinoceros.--His dimensions.--Description.--Habits.--Rhinoceros in Nepaul.--The old 'Major Capt[=a]n.'--Description of Nepaulese scenery. --Immigration of Nepaulese.--Their fondness for fish.--They eat it putrid.--Exclusion of Europeans from Nepaul.--Resources of the country. --Must sooner or later be opened up.--Influences at work to elevate the people.--Planters and factories chief of these.--Character of the planter.--Has claims to consideration from government.