My guide had been present when many Indians were killed: the women escaped to the top of the ridge, and fought most desperately with great stones; many thus saving themselves.
SEPTEMBER 11, 1833.
Proceeded to the third posta in company with the lieutenant who commanded it.

The distance is called fifteen leagues; but it is only guess-work, and is generally overstated.

The road was uninteresting, over a dry grassy plain; and on our left hand at a greater or less distance there were some low hills; a continuation of which we crossed close to the posta.

Before our arrival we met a large herd of cattle and horses, guarded by fifteen soldiers; but we were told many had been lost.

It is very difficult to drive animals across the plains; for if in the night a puma, or even a fox, approaches, nothing can prevent the horses dispersing in every direction; and a storm will have the same effect.