REPORT ON A JOURNEY FROM TUARAN TO KIAU. 19 
my brains out against the rock. 
77. When we passed along the slimy, water-covered 
granite where one of Sir H. Low’s coolies slipped and 
nearly rolled down a precipice, we only had a sharp edged 
crevice to walk on, but a look downwards made us forget the 
pain. I picked several specimens of mountain lilies, the 
British North Borneo fir and some of the ‘“‘ ghostly buffalo ”’ 
grass on the way, and had a long drink from the ice cold 
spring which flows out as the Tampasuk or Kadamayan 
River. I have omitted to mention that the lofty peak seen by 
ST. JOHN S.4E. from the summit, is probably Trus Mada 
hill in the interior of Padas, bearing from our point of view 
S. W. by S. I am not certain but that this hill may be 
Madai hill in Bawel bay. 
78. On arriving at the jungle, the rainy mists were dis- 
pelled by a brilliant burst of sunshine and I felt rather warm, 
being obliged to take off an extra singlet. The thermometer 
registered 69° in a spot sheltered from the wind. We arrived 
at the cave at 12.30 p.m. and were glad to see our less active 
followers had at any rate prepared a meal, which we attacked 
with the appetite of men who have been starving for 29 hours. 
Meanwhile, our loose baggage was being packed and when 
ready, I despatched half the men with it, with orders to await 
us at Tambarongah. I informed my men that | should give 
two cents for every perfect pitcher plant and other prices for 
other plants if brought safely to Kiau. 
79. We started at 4.45 p. m. and although we pushed on, 
my strained knee prevented much progress. Before reach- 
ing our camp I had to light candles, but we got along without 
accidents. To-day we have gone through 8? hours’ hard 
walking and climbing and I was not surprised to find myself 
seized with severe cramps in both legs after supper. 
80. Datoh BENAWA, BUNAHOW and TAMPULAN from Kiau 
gave me all the local news on arrival. They had brought 
up rice and tobacco as arranged. 
81. We started late the next day, not leaving before g 
a. m. and took the path GAWANG had used, which follows the 
left bank of the Kadamayan. The hill was very steep, and 
slippery from the tracks of the preceding cooues. My knee 
