[29]It is better to go to Bir El Wuz, N. of J. Um Durrag.—H. H. S. M.
[30]There is.—H. H. S. M.
[31]In October 1900 Captain W. Lloyd found several pools of water from 20 to 30 feet in diameter and 4 feet deep; probably rain-water.
[32]There is a more direct road from Dilling to J. Gulfan, 26 miles.
[33]There is an upper road which does not cross Khor Abu Habl at all. Distance by it much the same and it is more practicable in the rains. It passes W. of H. Gad El Kerim.
CHAPTER IX.
(NORTH-WESTERN SUDAN.)