We all saw them depart with feelings of deep regret; but Mr.Eyre had important business to attend to which did not admit of delay.
A little before Mr.Eyre mounted his horse, I had sent Mr.Browne, with Flood and Pulcanti, to the eastward, to ascertain how high the backwaters of the Murray had gone up the Ana-branch of the Darling, since that ancient channel laid right in our way, and I was anxious if possible to run up it, rather than proceed to the river itself, as being a much nearer line.

In the afternoon Mr.Poole and I moved the camp over to the lake, and on the following day I directed him to ascertain its circumference, as we should be detained a day or two awaiting the return of Mr.Browne..