When they reached the sand-dunes, they were almost too weak to search for a likely place to dig for water; but making a final effort, they discovered a patch whence, at six feet, they obtained a supply of water.
It was now that Eyre approached the grand crisis of his adventurous journey.

According to the chart compiled by Flinders, he had another long succession of cliffs to encounter, and he knew that where these cliffs came in and sternly fronted the ocean, he need hope for no relief.

Should this space be happily surmounted by a desperate effort, he hoped to reach a kindlier country.

Disaffection appeared in his small camp.

Baxter was always suggesting and even urging a return.