By sweeping these along the burning ground the low flames would be scattered and expelled.

But the work was very hard and hot.

The boughs they used were heavy, and the air around them, sultry enough from its own properties, was made almost unbearable by the added heat of the fires.
The work had been so far done, but it might be begun again at any moment, either near or at a distance.

No doubt the attempt would be made elsewhere along the boundary between Gangoil and Boolabong--was very probably being made at this moment.

The two men whom he could trust and Jacko were now with him.