IN THE LAND OF THE BORA. 51 



CHAPTER VII. 



All this time I have not said a word as to our 

 destination. Our original intention had been to 

 go to Zlarin Island, exactly opposite Sebenico. 

 We were, however, strongly advised from every 

 point of view to select a spot on the mainland, 

 and that most recommended was Zablace, some 

 two miles beyond Fort Nicolo. We reached the 

 pier of the hamlet in due course, and then began 

 a weary search for a camping-ground, the place 

 being all either vineyards or rocks. At last, 

 nearly a mile more to the southward, we found 

 an abandoned vineyard, and in it a spot nearly 

 free from rocks, which I judged to be large enough 

 for our tent. It proved to be so with not six 

 inches to spare. Then came another search, this 

 time for a place where the boat could approach 

 near enough to land the gear. This we found a 

 good hundred yards on — a longish way to have 

 the things carried. At last it was done, but it 

 was half-past five when all was finished. 



We had not been encamped half an hour, when 

 a local landed proprietor appeared upon the scene, 



