After some conversation, Paul was engaged to go as assistant superintendent of a heavy train which was about to start.
On their long and tedious trip, the average time was about fifteen miles a day, when the order for outspanning would be given.

This order meant to unhitch, dismount and camp for the night.

As there were very few restaurants or hotels on the way, a large quantity of provisions was carried and like an army the train was made up in messes and did their own cooking.

The Hottentot drivers and assistants made one mess, the passengers another, while those in command formed a third.

Lord was also fortunate in getting transportation with the same train.