Chapter V.
Break up the encampment—­arrive at depot pool—­geological character of
the country—­barometers out of order—­advance to reconnoitre—­ascend
termination hill—­surprise native women—­they abandon their
children—­ineffectual search for water—­return towards mount
deception—­broken character of the country—­find water—­the Scott—­rejoin
the party—­water all used at the depot—­embarrassing
circumstances—­remove to the Scott—­reconnoitre in advance—­barren
country—­table-topped elevations—­indications of the violent action of
water—­meet natives—­reach lake Torrens—­the water salt—­obliged to
return—­arrival at depot—­hostile demonstrations of the natives.

Chapter VI. 
Cause of hostility of the natives—­well sunk unsuccessfully—­overseer
sent to the east—­the Scott examined—­rock WALLUBIES—­overseer’s
return—­another visit to lake Torrens—­boggy character of its
bed—­extraordinary effects of mirage and refraction—­return to the
camp—­supply of water exhausted—­leave the depot—­the Mundy—­the
Burr—­mount Serle—­lake Torrens to the east—­melancholy prospects

Chapter VII. 
Excursion to the north-east—­trace down the frome—­water becomes
salt—­pass beyond the ranges—­cockatoos seen—­heavy rains—­dry
watercourses—­mount distance—­brine springs—­mount hopeless—­termination
of Flinders range—­lake Torrens to the north and to the east—­all further
advance hopeless—­young emus caught—­rejoin party—­move back towards
mount Arden—­loss of A horse—­arrive at the depot—­plans for the
future—­take up stores—­prepare for leaving