But it was not in such a simple manner that the great river basin was to become known.

Toil, privation, and the sacrifice of human lives, had first to be suffered.
To the river which he had found Sturt gave the name Darling, in honour of the Governor.
The return journey to Mount Harris continued without interruption.

At Mount Harris they expected to find fresh supplies; but as they approached the place they could not restrain fears with regard to their safety.

The surrounding reed beds were in flames in all parts.

The few natives that were met with displayed a guilty timidity, and one was observed wearing a jacket.