On our return, we looked in at the _Grotto Ernestine,_ which we found inundated from the opening above.

We proposed to make a trench, or little channel, to carry off the rain-water from it.

We returned home, and retired to bed, in hopes of being able to set out next morning.

We were, however, again disappointed, and for a longer period than we expected.

The rain continued some days, and the country was again a complete lake; we had, however, no storm or wind, and our possessions did not suffer; so we resolved to wait patiently till the weather would permit us to go.