The only reason now assigned for this fine country remaining desolate is the fear of fresh visitations by the Matebele.

The country now slopes gradually to the west into the Makololo Valley.

Two days' march from the Batoka village nearest the highlands, we met with some hunters who were burning the dry grass, in order to attract the game by the fresh vegetation which speedily springs up afterwards.

The grass, as already remarked, is excellent for cattle.

One species, with leaves having finely serrated edges, and of a reddish-brown colour, we noticed our men eating: it tastes exactly like liquorice-root, and is named kezu- kezu.