We coasted along during the night, and at daybreak entered the Maros river, and by three in the afternoon reached the village.

I immediately visited the Assistant Resident, and applied for ten men to carry my baggage, and a horse for myself.

These were promised to be ready that night, so that I could start as soon as I liked in the morning.

After having taken a cup of tea I took my leave, and slept in the boat.

Some of the men came at night as promised, but others did not arrive until the next morning.