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Sunday Novr. 5

Left camp abt. 6 travelled abt.
4 hours going say 10 miles.
Camped by river, 7 or 8 black
fellows came right up to camp
without slightest fear, only laughed
when rifle was fired. From
what I cd. make out they wanted
to know if we were going on to the
west at sunset. I nodded, they
seemed satisfied waved their hands
and departed seemingly satisfied. I went down and had a wash of some
clothes. I saw abougt 18 natives old and young crossing the river.
Been out of tobacco since Thursday last and Durack has offered none though it is more than 12
days since he gave any but I hope he will not offer any as I can do without it.
I do not care to be under any kind of obligation.

Sid has left off taking medicine, fancies now it does him no good.
He is just like a child in many things and far too easily led to fail.
My mare seems to be getting used up but if she will carry me
another 100 miles or so I shall be satisfied. Travelled altogether this day about ... miles
and camped by river. Did about 20 miles today. Overheard Durack and Kilfoyle saying to Sid [continuing at end of next page]