First clouds all over to-day.

It is hot now.

A flock of small swallows now appears: they seem tailless and with white bellies.
_2nd September, 1872._--The people are preparing their ten days' food.
Two pagazi ran away with 24 dotis of the men's calico.

Sent after them, but with small hopes of capturing them.
_3rd September, 1872._--Unsuccessful search.
_4th September, 1872._--Leave Chikulu's, and pass a large puff-adder in the way.

A single blow on the head killed it, so that it did not stir.
About 3 feet long, and as thick as a man's arm, a short tail, and flat broad head.