The people have been without any for some days, and now rejoice in plenty.

A slight shower fell at 5 A.M., but not enough to lay the dust.
_3rd October, 1872._--Southwards, and down a steep descent into a rich valley with much green maize in ear; people friendly; but it was but one hour's march, so we went on through hilly country S.W.Men firing off ammunition, had to be punished.

We crossed the Katuma River in the bottom of a valley; it is 12 feet broad, and knee deep; camped in a forest.

Farjella shot a fine buffalo.

The weather disagreeably hot and sultry.
_4th October, 1872._--Over the same hilly country; the grass is burnt off, but the stalks are disagreeable.