?82 THE GREAT THIRST LAND. 



fascinating place, where all is as nature formed it, un- 

 sullied and beautiful. On my way back to the wagon 

 I saw giraffes in the distance, and although on capital 

 galloping ground, I left them alone. 



A party were despatched for a portion of the rhino- 

 ceros, who returned about three o'clock, when I sent for 

 the cattle to commence the dreaded journey. 



