midnight
In the evening , Bremen and Swanevelt returned with tusks of the bull elephant , which were very large , and the Caffre warriors also came in ; the other Caffres belonging to the country were too busy eating for the present . The chief of the Caffre warriors brought in the tufts of the other elephant 's tails and the teeth , and the men were loaded with the flesh . As soon as the Caffres found that the oxen and horses had been frightened away , and perceived that the Hottentots were not in a situation to go after them , they threw down their meat and went in pursuit . Before dark the cattle were all brought back ; the fires were lighted , and the Caffres did not give over their repast until near midnight . Our travelers did not think it advisable , as the Hottentots were now no protection , to go to bed ; they made up a large fire , and remained by it , talking over the adventures of the day . While they were conversing , Begum , who had been sitting by her master , showed signs of uneasiness , and at last clung round the Major with an evident strong fear . `` Why , what can be the matter with the Princess ? ''