"There is no fear of my losing my way; and, even if I did so, I could travel by the stars." "I wish we were all moving," the native said.

"It is dull work staying here, month after month." As soon as they were beyond the lines, they thanked the officer and went off, at a pace native horses are capable of keeping up for hours.
"Korti is a much pleasanter camp to stay in than Merawi," Gregory said.
"It really looks a delightful place.

It is quite evident that the Mahdists have never made a raid here." The camp stood on a high bank above the river.

There were spreading groves of trees, and the broad avenues, that had been constructed when the Gordon relief expedition was encamped there, could still be seen.
Beyond it was a stretch of land which had been partly cultivated.

Sevas grass grew plentifully, and acacia and mimosa shrubs in patches.
They rode to the wells of Hambok, a distance of some five-and-thirty miles, which they covered in five hours.