At last, wet through and thoroughly tired, we camped to
have breakfast, dinner, and supper in one. We were ten hours on the
tramp, and carrying our bags, so feel ready for a night's rest.
5_th_.--We see where we are; but how to get out is the problem to be
solved. Ruatoka has gone to look for a track. We had a fine night, a
roaring fire at our feet, and so enjoyed sleep. Camping this way is
preferable to living in native huts, far more comfortable and enjoyable;
but for our work it is better for us to be with the natives. Uakinumu
bears south-west-by-west from us now, and could be reached in a few
hours, if only we could get down the precipice. Rua has returned. When
some distance off, he heard cooeying, and responded, when our old friend,
who had been looking for us in a great state of fear, shouted his name.
Rua told him to follow, and he did so, arriving at the camp soon after.
He was so excited he could not speak, but embraced us all round, and then
sat down.
After breakfast, we set off, each carrying a bundle.
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