On our way we surprised an emu on its nest and found several eggs; we buried four with a note stuck over them, for the party to get when they came along, and took three with us.

Soon after this the horse Windich was riding (Mission) gave in, and we had great difficulty in getting him along.

I was much surprised at this, for I considered him the best horse we had.

We reached the range and found water in some of the gorges, but no feed; spinifex everywhere.

We continued on till dark, passing some natives' fire, which we did not approach, then camped with scarcely any feed.