Chapter ii the horses—­ascend the hills—­irresolution and retreat—­
             horses reduced to great want—­unexpected relief—­try the
             desert to the N.E.—­Find water in our last well—­reach the
             creek—­proceed to the eastward—­plague of flies and ants—­
             surprise an old man—­sea-gulls and pelicans—­fish—­pool of
             brine—­meet natives—­turn to the N.E.—­Cooper’s creek tribe,
             their kindness and appearance—­attempt to cross the plains—­
             turn back—­proceed to the northward—­effects of refraction—­
             find natives at our old camp and the stores untouched—­
             Cooper’s creek, its geographical position.

Chapter III continued drought—­terrific effect of hot wind—­thermometer
             bursts—­death of poor Bawley—­find the stockade deserted—­
             leave Fort grey for the depot—­difference of seasons—­
             migration of birds—­hot winds—­embarrassing position—­
             Mr. Browne starts for Flood’s creek—­three bullocks shot—­
             commencement of the retreat—­arrival at Flood’s creek—­state
             of vegetation—­effects of scurvy—­arrive at rocky glen—­
             comparison of native tribes—­halt at Carnapaga—­arrival at
             Cawndilla—­removal to the Darling—­leave the Darling—­state
             of the river—­oppressive heat—­visited by Nadbuck—­arrival
             at Moorundi.