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region of sand-stone, iron, and quartz, continued, but the country 
began to look better, and some beautiful groups of high moun- 
tains were seen, in different directions. It was dark before Ave 
reached another farm called IJngelegen^ where not having any 
choice, we pitched our tent, by the faint light of some fires on 
the neighbouring hills, on the werft or yard, which was little 
better than a dung-hill. Before we lay down to rest, it began 
to lighten and thunder, and during the night, some squalls, with 
showers, disturbed our rest. 
29th. We were glad, when the day dawned, to quit this'unclean 
spot. The clouds were still hovering on the mountains, but we 
found ourselves in a more interesting country, and every now and 
then a charming prospect opened. After about an hour's ride, 
we saw waggons and horsemen coming to meet us. They were a 
transport of Hottentot soldiers with some dragoons, returning 
from the interior. Among the former, two or three belonged to 
our people, and had some conversation with Brother Schmitt. 
The officers followed in a horse-waggon. 
This forenoon Mr. Melville found some employment for his 
gun, but owing to a dog, belonging to the driver, who had fol- 
lowed the waggons, could not succeed. This animal, as soon as 
he saw any game, made off full speed towards them. Thus, they 
could never be brought within shot. 
Soon after parting with the military, we met the Veldcornet, 
Stephen Fereira, and his son on horseback, following the sol- 
diers. He informed us that relays were provided at his farm, 
Kliph libel, where we arrived about noon, but did not meet with 
a very gracious reception. No notice was taken of us, and 
Mrs. Fereira suffered Sister Schmitt to go about seeking wa- 
ter and milk for breakfast, wherever she could find it, without 
offering her the least assistance. The wind was very cold, and 
we endeavoured to screen ourselves behind the stump of an old 
tree, in the middle of the yard. At length our hostess relented, 
and sent word, that we might come and take our tea in the house. 
