We set out at six A.M.and, having forded the river, walked over a perfectly level country interspersed with small lakes which communicated with each other by streams running in various directions.

No berry-bearing plants were found in this part, the surface of the earth being thinly covered in the moister places with a few grasses, and on the drier spots with lichens.
Having walked twelve miles and a half we encamped at seven P.M.

and distributed our last piece of pemmican and a little arrowroot for supper which afforded but a scanty meal.

This evening was warm but dark clouds overspread the sky.

Our men now began to find their burdens very oppressive and were much fatigued by this day's march but did not complain.