Mr.Poole felt much when I went to tell him that the dray in which he was to be conveyed, was ready for his reception.

I did all that I could to render his mind easy on every point, and allowed him to select the most quiet and steady bullocks for the dray he was to occupy; together with the most careful driver in the party.

I also consented to his taking Joseph, who was the best man I had, to attend personally upon him, and Mr.Browne put up for his use all the little comforts we could spare.

I cheered him with the hope of returning to meet us after we should have terminated our labours, and assured him that I considered his services on the duty I was about to send him as valuable and important as if he continued with me.

He was lifted on his stretcher into the dray, and appeared gratified at the manner in which it had been arranged.