I resolved then, with a due regard to his state, to retrace my steps with all possible expedition; and, accordingly, directed that everything should be prepared for our retreat on the morning of the 14th, for the sky had cleared, and all prospect of rain had again vanished.

Although we were here so close to the Tropic, the climate was not oppressive.

The general temperature after noon was 84 degrees, the morning 46 degrees.

The prevailing wind was from S.S.E.to E.S.E.

and it was invariably cold; at least we felt it so, and I regretted to observe, that in Mr.Browne's case it caused a renewed attack of violent pains in the muscles and joints, from which he had before been somewhat free.