Frederick Ludlow

“ As I came into the Bay I was surrounded by 30 natives—they were very kind to me and told me their names, they walked with me on the beach about 3⁄4 of a mile. I enquired for Mr Bussell and for Mr Chapman but could not make them understand, they wanted me to go back and have some Kangaroo with them, but as it was so near night I was in a hurry to make the Vasse Inlet, this was on the 10th or fourth day of my journey. I made the Inlet on the 11th at 1 o'clock when I fired twice and was heard by Mr Chapman, who came to Search after me but could perceive nothing but the footsteps of a man. ”

“ The land very good—crossed the Preston about 9 o'clock—land continued good for abt 1⁄2 an hours walk—then very sandy till within abt 1⁄2 mile of the Collie. I waded the Collie & found the land good for 3⁄4 mile—then on the plains a strong clay. ”