Secondly. The acquiring a knowledge of the country between Eyre's Creek and Central Mount Stuart.
Thirdly. The acquiring a knowledge of the western shores of Lake Eyre. A separate letter of instructions is given to you and the particular matters to which you will direct your attention in this locality.
I had been in Adelaide nearly a month when I was startled by the following note, from Major Egerton Warburton:--
September 19th.
MY DEAR SIR,
Would you kindly call in at my office? I have important news which must interest you.
Yours very truly,
J. EGERTON WARBURTON.