Chapter VI the depot—­further progress checked—­character of the
             ranges—­journey to the north-east—­return—­journey to the
             west—­return—­again proceed to the north—­interview with
             natives—­arrive at the farthest water—­the party separates—­
             progress northwards—­continue to advance—­sufferings of the
             horse—­cross the 28th parallel—­rejoin Mr. Stuart—­journey to
             the westward—­character of the country—­find two ponds of
             water—­the grassy park—­return to the Rang—­excessive heat—­
             A singular geological feature—­regain the depot.

Chapter VII migration of the birds—­journey to the eastward—­flooded
             plains—­native family—­proceed south, but find no water—­
             again turn eastward—­sterile country—­salt lagoon—­distant
             hills to the east—­return to the camp—­intense heat—­officers
             attacked by scurvy—­journey to the west—­no water—­forced to
             return—­illness of Mr. Poole—­visited by A native—­second
             journey to the eastward—­story of the native—­kites and
             crows—­erect A pyramid on mount Poole—­preparations