The storm came from the west; another was visible in the east; and lightning seemed to be everywhere.

When the rain ceased, we contrived to make a fire and boil a pot of tea, and warmed up a mess of gelatine-soup.

At eight o'clock the moon rose, and, as the weather had cleared, I decided upon returning to the camp, in order to hasten over this dreary country while the rain-water lasted.

The frogs were most lustily croaking in the water-holes which I had passed, a few hours before, perfectly dry and never were their hoarse voices more pleasing to me.

But the thunder-storm had been so very partial, that scarcely a drop had fallen at a distance of three miles.