Musk cat (N'gawa), black with white stripes; from point of nose to tip of tail, 4 feet; height at withers, 1 foot 6 inches.
_29th September, 1872._--Through much bamboo and low hills to M'pokwa ruins and river.

The latter in a deep rent in alluvial soil.

Very hot, and many sick in consequence.

Sombala fish abundant.

Course W.
_30th September, 1872._--Away among low tree-covered hills of granite and sandstone.