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started down the spur towards the east, which soon lowered us to a table-land resembling that left. Here we were surprised by a hostile tribe of aborigines that had been watching our movements the preceding day. Although they came upon us rather suddenly, a few shots soon dispersed them. From the war implements they left behind them, they seemed to have been chosen warriors. Amongst their fighting gear were a number of huge swords and newly-painted shields; also numerous spears and woomeras.