Chapter XV. 
Return of Mr. Scott in the Hero—­Mr. Scott again sails for
Adelaide—­commence journey to the westward—­opportune arrival at the
sand-hills—­large flies—­take on the sheep—­leave the overseer with the
horses—­reach Yeer-kumban-kauwe—­joined by the overseer—­tormenting flies
again—­move on with the sheep—­leave overseer to follow with the
horses—­character of country along the bight—­scenery of the
cliffs—­leave the sheep—­anxiety about water—­reach the termination of
the cliffs—­find water

Chapter XVI. 
Go back to meet the overseer—­party arrive at the water—­long
encampment—­geological formation of the cliffs—­move on again—­dig for
water—­traces of natives—­send back for water—­parrots seen—­cool winds
from north-east—­overseer returns—­continue the journey—­abandon
baggage—­dense scrubs—­driven to the beach—­meet natives—­mode of
procuring water from roots

Chapter XVII. 
Horses begin to Knock up—­compelled to follow round the beach—­Timor pony
unable to proceed—­gloomy prospects—­overseer begins to despond—­two more
horses left behind—­fragments of wrecks—­water all consumed—­collect
dew—­change in character of country—­dig A well—­procure water—­native
and family visit us—­overseer goes back for baggage—­disastrous
termination of his journey—­situation and prospects of the party