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the watchful dogs. These trusty guardians gave due notice to their 
masters, by loud and ceaseless barking, which informed us, also, that 
we were but a short distance from the kraal. Presently, from the 
top of the ridge, we discovered a light which proceeded from one of 
the huts ; and, at a quarter past one, had the satisfaction of finding 
ourselves safely arrived at Klaarwater. The dogs, in a pack, flew 
round us ; but as many of them knew us again, the fury of their 
attack was instantly converted into demonstrations of pleasure. 
In the mean time, all this noise and clatter had awakened 
Mr. Anderson ; who came out to welcome me to the settlement, and 
point out a convenient spot where the waggons might be stationed. 
As soon as the oxen were taken out of the yoke, we all gladly pre- 
ferred sleep to supper ; and the men, wrapping their karosses closely 
round them, laid themselves down under the waggons for the night. 
