These men, who were eighteen in number, came with us to the tents, and received such presents as we had for them.

They conducted themselves very quietly, and, after a short time, left us with every token of friendship.
LARGE CREEK.
On the 21st we proceeded down the river on a N.N.W.course, and at about five miles struck upon a very large creek, apparently coming from the E.N.E.
Although the Castlereagh had increased in size, this creek was infinitely larger; it was, however, perfectly dry.

Lofty flooded-gum trees were upon its banks, and it appeared so much superior to the river that I was induced to halt the party at the junction, in order to examine it more closely.

Mr.Hume, therefore, rode with me up the right bank.

We had not proceeded very far, when some natives called out to us from the opposite scrub.