The two armies then united, and we all returned to a great encampment, where the women prepared a truly colossal feast for conquerors and conquered alike, and the greatest harmony prevailed.

It was magnificent, but I am sure it was not war.

The braves of both sides decorated themselves with many pigments in the evening, and the two tribes united in one gigantic _corroboree_, which was kept up all night, and for several days afterwards.

We remained encamped in this district for about a week, holding continuous _corroboree_, and each day becoming more and more friendly with our late enemies.

The country abounded in game, and as the rivers were also well stocked with fish the supply of food was abundant.