CROSSING THE TCHAGAN-KOL 



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which alighted safely some fifty yards lower on 

 the opposite bank. The whole of the caravan and 

 impedimenta crossed the Tchagan-Kol in this manner, 

 and the horses swam over without incident. But 

 this occupied the whole day, and it was not until 



A SMOOTH PASSACK. 



6 p.m. that we found ourselves safely on the other 

 side. We pitched camp close to the river, and 

 forthwith hung all our sheets and bedding- out to 

 dry. The Kalmuks looked at us now with the 

 greatest possible respect, and grumbling ceased for 

 a time. 



