VISIT TO SOUTH ATRICA. lOJ 
uninhabitable waste. By Mr. Schiiltz's good guidance, we forded 
the river safely, and found our way along the valley to Mr. Leroux's 
farm, where we were well received and entertained by him and his 
numerous family. 
21st. We set out before sunrise, and hastened towards Gnaden- 
thal. Mr. Schultz accompanied us across the hills, as far as the 
vale of the Sonderend, when he turned to the right. In the vale 
are some delightful prospects, and the mountains about the Ya- 
gersbosch are singularly grand and picturesque. We entered 
Gnadenthal from the west, by Robyntjes Kraal, a farm within the 
boundary of the Brethren's land, and, descending from the hill, 
were charmed with the view of the village, the great mountain 
rising majestically beyond it. When the Hottentots perceived 
us, they came out of their cottages and gardens to the road-side 
to bid us welcome, and we soon found ourselves again in the midst 
of our friends and Brethren. 
To my great satisfaction, one of the first objects that presented 
itself in riding into the missionaries' premises, was the foundation 
of the new house, laid in the best manner, and a number of Hotten- 
tot workmen diligently employed. 
We now began seriously to make preparations for the reconnoi- 
^tring journey, and Brother Bonatz had, during our absence, engaged 
oxen and drivers. In the afternoon I walked out, determined not to 
yield to drowsiness, and lose any part of the short time I am favour- 
ed to remain at Gnadenthal. After all 1 have seen of situations in 
this country, I have found none to be compared to Gnadenthal for 
snugness, cleanliness and comfort: and I often felt disposed to wish 
that I were young, and my lot cast in this place, that, with full vi- 
gour of mind and body, I might assist in this work. 
22d. Brother Thomson accompanied me to tlie nursery of young 
trees of various kinds, chiefly kierbooms, oaks, and firs, situated 
beyond the burial-ground. They seem at present to be in a tliriving 
state, and if any dependance could be placed upon the growth of 
v/ood in this soil, provision is here made for timber and fuel for fu- 
