I accordingly directed Mr.Poole to assemble them, and with Mr.Eyre and Mr.Browne went to join him in the flat, a little below the avenue.

I then explained to them that I proposed remaining at Moorundi for a few days after their departure.

I thought it necessary, in giving them over into Mr.Poole's charge, to point out some of the duties I expected from them.
That in the first place I had instructed Mr.Poole to mount a guard of two men every evening at sunset, who were to remain on duty until sun-rise; that I expected the utmost vigilance from this guard, and that as the safety of the camp would depend on their attention, I should punish any neglect with the utmost severity.

I then adverted to the natives, and interdicted all intercourse with them, excepting with my permission.

That as I attributed many of the acts of violence that had been committed on the river to this irritating source, so I would strike the name of any man who should disobey my orders in this respect off the strength of the party from that moment, and prevent his receiving a farthing of pay; or whoever I should discover encouraging any of the natives, but more particularly the native women, to the camp.