At the gully crossing, Maule, on his way back from the tailing-mob, overtook them, and dismounting, walked with Lady Bridget to the house.

She forgot then all the scene of last evening, told him the black's story, begged him to help her in the rescue of Wombo.
He reflected for a minute or two.
'We're up against Harris,' he said, 'and Harris has a grudge against all of us.

But Harris feels some respect for my knowledge of constabulary law, which, I take it, is pretty much the same in most countries where there are white settlers and native races.' She looked up at him, letting him feel that she was relying on his astuteness and his strength.

He went on: 'Ninnis is mustering with Moongarr Bill and the others, a good way off, and they're camping out to-night....

That leaves only Joe Casey and the other extra hand.