Since our arrival at Moorundi also we could see heavy rain on the hills, although no shower fell in the valley of the Murray.

Kusick informed us that he had been in constant rain, and it was evident, from the dense and heavy clouds hanging upon them, that it was still pouring in torrents on the ranges.

We feared, therefore, and it eventually proved to be the case, that Flood would not be able to cross the Gawler on his return to us.

He was, in fact, detained a day in consequence of the swollen state of that little river, but swam his horse over on the following day, at considerable risk both to himself and his animal.

He did not, in consequence, reach us until Saturday.