After following this about four miles, we saw a place where the sand was damp, and got some water by scratching with our hands.

The supply was insufficient, and we went farther down and found a small hole with just enough for our three horses, and now, having found a little, we immediately wanted to find a great deal more.

At twenty-six miles from the tarn we found a place where the natives had dug, and there seemed a good supply, so we camped there for the night.

The grass along this creek was magnificent, being about eight inches high and beautifully green, the old grass having been burnt some time ago.

It was a most refreshing sight to our triodia-accustomed eyes; at twelve o'clock the thermometer stood at 94 degrees in the shade.