When we came to the stratum, we found that the water flowed in on all sides close to the line where the soft sand came in contact with it.

Allowing it to collect, we had enough for the horses that evening; but as there was not sufficient for the oxen, we sent them back to Lobotani, where, after thirsting four full days (ninety-six hours), they got a good supply.

The horses were kept by us as necessary to procure game for the sustenance of our numerous party.

Next morning we found the water had flowed in faster than at first, as it invariably does in these reservoirs, owing to the passages widening by the flow.

Large quantities of the sand come into the well with the water, and in the course of a few days the supply, which may be equal to the wants of a few men only, becomes sufficient for oxen as well.