We had then sixty miles of country in front without water, and very distressing for the oxen, as it is generally deep soft sand.

There is one sucking-place, around which were congregated great numbers of Bushwomen with their egg-shells and reeds.
Mathuluane now contained no water, and Motlatsa only a small supply, so we sent the oxen across the country to the deep well Nkauane, and half were lost on the way.

When found at last they had been five whole days without water.

Very large numbers of elands were met with as usual, though they seldom can get a sip of drink.

Many of the plains here have large expanses of grass without trees, but you seldom see a treeless horizon.