Cba]3ter VI. 



On tlie IStli ot* June, soon after the Duke's departure, a 

 party of porters laden with provisions, including baskets of fowls 

 and a few sheep, had arrived at Bujongolo, and the silent and 

 neai-ly deserted camp had become suddenly full of noise. 



Wltli their lie!]), on the IGth Sella and Koccati set out in 



stairs Peak. 



>rr. I.IKJI 1)1 SA\()IA SKKX FKOM TIIK SOl'Ill lUrK;!', OF KDWARD PEAK.* 



tlieir turn for the watershed col, hriiuiinij mountain camij 

 equipment and pliotographic apparatus. Tliey pitched their 

 tents immediately beyond the col on a sloping rock, and made 

 a shelter of tent canvas for tlie porters. The fog was dense, 

 til»' wind and cold Ijitino". 



* For note, see following page. 



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