Chapter VI. 
On the 15th of June, soon after the Duke’s departure, a 
party of porters laden with provisions, including baskets of fowls 
and a few sheep, had arrived at Bujongolo, and the silent and 
nearly deserted camp had become suddenly full of noise. 
With their help, on the 16th Sella and Tioccati set out in 
Stairs Peak. 
MT. LUIGI DI SAVOIA SEEN FROM THE SOUTH RIDGE OF EDWARD PEAK.* 
their turn for the watershed col, bringing mountain camp 
equipment and photographic apparatus. They pitched their 
tents immediately beyond the col on a sloping rock, and made 
a shelter of tent canvas for the porters. The fog was dense, 
the wind and cold biting. 
* For note, see following page. 
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