With my mind fully occupied by all we had seen of late, I hurried on without waiting, and reached the observation spot, just glancing towards the cliff, which presented nothing to the view except the silvery stems of the never-failing gumtrees.
(*Footnote.

Figured by Mr.Gould from this specimen as Amadina gouldiae.) THE AUTHOR SPEARED.
I had just turned my head round to look after my followers when I was suddenly staggered by a violent and piercing blow about the left shoulder:* and ere the dart had ceased to quiver in its destined mark, a loud long yell, such as the savage only can produce, told me by whom I had been speared.
(*Footnote.

See the view annexed.

) PURSUED BY THE NATIVES.
One glance sufficed to show me the cliffs, so lately the abode of silence and solitude, swarming with the dusky forms of the natives, now indulging in all the exuberant action with which the Australian testifies his delight.

One tall bushy-headed fellow led the group, and was evidently my successful assailant.