Henri Marais's money had to be got out of the strong box and arranged in a belt of buck's hide that I had strapped about me.

A letter had to be written by my father to the manager of the Port Elizabeth bank, identifying me as the owner of the sum lodged there in my name.

A meal must be eaten and some food prepared for us to carry.

The horses' shoes had to be seen to, and a few clothes packed in the saddle-bags.

Also there were other things which I have forgotten.