3. Kushk-i-Assaib (24 miles—46 miles).—The road is stony, and lies across mountains and valleys, and is frequently cut up by torrents very dangerous to pass after heavy rains. Good water; no houses or provisions.

4. Changurek (24 miles—70 miles).—No houses; good water.

5. Turchik (24 miles—94 miles)—Cultivated district.

6. Mingal (14 miles—108 miles).—Crosses plain; water supplies.

7. Murgab (14 miles—122 miles).—The road leads along a fertile valley, through a well-cultivated populous country.

8. Kala-i-Vali (24 miles—146 miles).—Villages and supplies.

9. Char Shamba (11 miles—157 miles).—Meadows; villages of 380 houses, and supplies.

10. Kaisar (11 miles—168 miles).—The road goes through a well-cultivated plain; fine villages; Kapchaks.

11. Maimana (28 miles—196 miles).

CHAPTER XIV