Of the probability of success in his undertaking, he spoke with moderation and good sense.

Sometimes he said he had almost despaired, and had often balanced about relinquishing it; but had as often been checked by recollecting that hardly any difficulty can arise which vigour and perseverance will not overcome.

I asked him what was the tenure on which he held his estate.

He offered to show the written document, saying that it was exactly the same as Ruse's.

I therefore declined to trouble him, and took my leave with wishes for his success and prosperity.
Near Mr.Scheffer's farm is a small patch of land cleared by Lieutenant Townson of the New South Wales corps, about two acres of which are in maize and wheat, both looking very bad.
Proceeded to the farm of Mr.Arndell, one of the assistant surgeons.