I rode Mission, who went along pretty well for about twelve miles, when Williams gave in again, and Mission soon did the same.

For the next six miles to the range we had awful work, but managed, with leading and driving, to reach the range; spinifex all the way, and also on the top of it.

I was very nearly knocked up myself, but ascended the range and had a very extensive view.
Far to the north and east the horizon was as level and uniform as that of the sea; apparently spinifex everywhere; no hills or ranges could be seen for a distance of quite thirty miles.

The prospect was very cheerless and disheartening.

Windich went on the only horse not knocked up, in order to find water for the horses.