About two o'clock we reached the head of the creek, passed it and scrambled with infinite toil and difficulty to the top of a neighbouring mountain, whence we saw the adjacent country in almost every direction, for many miles.

I record with regret that this extended view presented not a single gleam of change which could encourage hope or stimulate industry, to attempt its culture.
We had, however, the satisfaction to discover plainly the object of our pursuit, Richmond Hill, distant about eight miles, in a contrary direction from what we had been proceeding upon.

It was readily known to those who had been up the Hawkesbury in the boats, by a remarkable cleft or notch which distinguishes it.

It was now determined that we should go back to the head of the creek and pass the night there; and in the morning cut across the country to that part of the river which we had first hit upon yesterday, and thence to trace upward, or to the left.

But before I descend, I must not forget to relate that to this pile of desolation on which, like the fallen angel on the top of Niphates, we stood contemplating our nether Eden, His Excellency was pleased to give the name of Tench's Prospect Mount.
Our fatigue to-day had been excessive; but our two sable companions seemed rather enlivened than exhausted by it.