The natives had not returned to the attack during our absence, so I conclude they do not intend to interfere with us further.

On our way to-day we passed some fine rock holes, but all were quite dry.

Rain is very much required in this country.
20th.
Started at 9.30 a.m., and steering South-East towards the water found on the 17th for twenty-four miles; thence East-South-East for eight miles, and camped without water on a small patch of feed.

The last ten miles was over clear spinifex country of the most wretched description.

The country all the way, in fact, is most miserable and intolerable.