The reader will excuse our doing so, but we desire to record how much they were esteemed, and how thankful we felt for their good behaviour.

The weather was delightfully cool; and, with full confidence in those left behind, it was with light hearts we turned our faces north.

Mr.Rae accompanied us a day in front; and, as all our party had earnestly advised that at least two Europeans should be associated together on the journey, the steward was at the last moment taken.

Mr.Rae returned to get the "Lady Nyassa" ready for sea; and, as she drew less water than the "Pioneer," take her down to the ocean in October.

One reason for taking the steward is worth recording.