CHAP. X. 
DEPARTURE FROM GRAHAM'S TOWN—VISIT TO VARIOUS 
MILITARY POSTS— INTERVIEW WITH A CAFFRE FAMILY 
•^-ARRIVAL AT GRAAF REYNET. 
After taking an early dinner with Mr. Hart, 
(adjutant,) we expected immediately to leave Graham's 
town, but two of our oxen having strayed, we were 
detained till four o'clock, when we were again in 
motion. About thirty of the inhabitants followed us 
a mile from the town, and bade us adieu. A poor 
Serjeant of the 211st. dragoons, whose mind was greatly 
harassed, walked by the side of my waggon, relating 
his doleful tale. I had no doubt that he stood in need 
of medical aid, as well as of any counsel I could give. 
His nerves were much affected, and his strength of body 
greatly reduced. The officers spoke very favourably 
of his character and conduct as a soldier. 
About two miles further, we came to two paths, 
one leading to Graaf Reynet, and the other to Bethels- 
dorp. Here, Mr. Ulbricht, Boozak, and a few others 
who accompanied us for a fortnight, left us to return 
to Bethelsdorp, My eyes followed them till the 
intervention of a hill deprived me of the sight of those, 
