One had disappeared utterly, so that nothing was known of him.

One had been absolutely expelled by the brethren, and was now a vagabond in the country, turning up now and then at Boolabong and demanding food.

Of the whole lot Georgie Brownbie, the vagabond, was the worst.

The eldest son was at this time in prison at Brisbane, having on some late occasion been less successful than usual in regard to some acquired bullocks.

The three youngest were at home--Jerry, Jack, and Joe.