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The wind dies away -- The vicinity of the desert -- The mistake in the water-supply -- The nights of the equator -- Dr. Ferguson's anxieties -- The situation flatly stated -- Energetic replies of Kennedy and Joe -- One night more.
The balloon, having been made fast to a solitary tree, almost completely dried up by the aridity of the region in which it stood, passed the night in perfect quietness; and the travellers were enabled to enjoy a little of the repose which they so greatly needed. The emotions of the day had left sad impressions on their minds.