midday
We found that the herd of antelopes which Fritz and Jack had driven through the Gap , had taken up their abode in the neighbourhood , and several times we saw the beautiful animals browsing amongst the trees . While at the farm , we repaired both the animals ' stalls , and our dwelling-room , that the former might be more secure against the attacks of wild beasts , and the latter fitted for our accommodation when we should visit the spot . Everything at length being satisfactorily arranged , we again retired to rest , and early next morning completed our journey to Rockburg . By midday we were once more settled at home . Windows and doors were thrown open to admit fresh air ; the animals established in their stalls ; and the cart 's miscellaneous cargo discharged and arranged . As much time as I could spare , I devoted to the ostrich , whom we fastened , for the present , between two bamboo posts in front of our dwelling . I then turned my attention to the eggs we had brought , and which I determined to hatch , if possible by artificial heat .