From eight in the morning until four in the afternoon, we had been doomed to disappointment.

About this time, however, a general movement again took place; once more they collected their spears, shouldered their wallets, and moved off rapidly and steadily towards the south-east.

It was evident they had many miles to go to their encampment, and I now knew we should be troubled with them no more.

Leaving the boy to keep guard again upon the hill, the man and I dug a large hole, and buried all our provisions, harness, pack-saddles, water-casks, etc.

leaving the dray alone exposed in the plains.