To the north and east of north a massive chain, with many dome-shaped summits, was visible.

Below, towards the camp, I could see the channel of the river where it forced its way under the perpendicular sides of the hills, and at a spot not far above the camp it seemed split in two, or rather was joined by another watercourse from the northwards.

From the junction the course of the main stream was more directly from the west.

Along the course of the tributary at about ten miles I could see an apparently open piece of country, and with the glasses there appeared a sheet of water upon it.

I was glad to find a break in the chain, though it was not on the line I should travel.