6 A TRIP TO МТ. PENRISSEN, SARAWAK. 
altogether infinitely superior to our present situation; our с 
отіп аб having been deceived by our guides was great, but 
where water was abundant and a good view readily obtainable, 
ha- 
before deciding whether it was worth while or not staying on 
our present position. When eventually the hunters return- 
г. Cox therefore decided to visit 
next day the actual summit of the mountain, and if much of 
interest was seen or procured, (o stay there for 10 days or a 
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summit. Up to 4,500 feet the climbing had not been particularly 
difficult, but the last 300 feet was a sheer precipice of sand-stone 
our baggage. This came up by degrees, until finally all our 
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belongings could Бе bestowed in our hut and kitchen. 
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( Vermileo вр.) accompanied his letter, I determined to join Ыш 
and investigate the life-history of the insect as fully аз possi- 
