DOWN-STREAM. 253 At dusk we landed, not far from the future site I of Tani Camp, and, running all the boats ashore, we bivouacked in great comfort on the sandy beach.

Next day we were off by dawn, and, the northerly breeze still holding good, we made Debbeh by three o'clock. From here it was slower going, owing to the turn in the river, and the consequent unfavourable -direction of the wind, so we had to get out our oars and pull. The men were in high spirits, and really enjoyed pulling ; they looked upon it as a waterparty, and several would not give up their oars when it came to their turn for being relieved, but insisted on pulling, for fun, they said.

The Canadians were stationed in the bows and stern, t were not much use, as the river was simple steering d had few rapids just here. As a matter of fact, my atmen spent most of their time asleep, with their legs nging over the side. That night we spent at Kurot, here we found General Brackenbury and his staff perintending the laying out of the camp. The spot as close to Abu Gussi (the market town mentioned in previous chapter), and was as desolate as any on the