He picked only the best men, he fed them well, paid them the highest wages, and cared for their comfort, but held them in strictest discipline.

They would drink but kept sober, they would spend money but knew how much was coming to them.

They feared no men even of "twice their own heavy and big," but would never fight except under necessity.

Contracts began to come their way.

They made money, and what was better, they brought it home.