The thermometer stood at 95 degrees in the shade, and there was a warm wind blowing.

Robinson had a fine day's work, as he had to walk back to the camp on the plain for the horses he got.

In the afternoon I attempted the high bluff immediately overlooking the camp.

I had a bit of cliff-climbing, and reached the summit of one hill of some elevation, 1300 feet, and then found that a vast chasm, or ravine, separated me from the main mountain chain.

It would be dark before I could--if I could--reach the summit, and then I should get no view, so I returned to the camp.