Mr.Browne informed me they had seen a great many cattle, but that they were exceedingly wild, and started off the moment the horsemen appeared, insomuch that they could not turn them, and it was with a view to drive them towards the river that Flood fired at them.

However none approached the camp.

Mr.Poole returned late in the afternoon equally unsuccessful.

Mr.Browne dressed Flood's hand, who bore it exceedingly well, and only expressed his regret that he should be of no use on the Darling in the event of any rupture with the natives.

I remained stationary, as Mr.Browne thought it would be necessary to keep Flood quiet for a day or two.