CHAP. II. 
CAPE-TOWN— GROENE KLOOF. 
Mr. Kicherer, minister, from Graaf Reynet, who 
had not been in Cape-town for two or three years, 
arrived on the fourth of November, and I was glad to 
have the opportunity of consulting him about my in- 
tended journey into the interior. He advised me very 
seriously to put it off till the sultry summer months 
should be over, as he thought my constitution, which 
had been weakened by the tropical heats, would not 
be able to endure the fatigue. Mr. Bakker, of Stel- 
lenbosch, who had also come to town, was of the same 
opinion, and both advised me to retire to Stellenbosch, 
about twenty -five miles distant, as soon as my business 
in Cape-town should be finished. From thence I could 
take short journies, which w^ould prepare me for the 
great one. The advice commending itself to my judg- 
ment, I resolved to follow it. 
I had frequent opportunities of consulting with 
Mr. Kicherer on various points while he remained in 
town, which afforded me much satisfaction. He 
brought with him Martha, who formerly accompanied 
