They swore exactly the things that he told them to swear, spoke or were silent according as he ordered, and trusted him with secrets which they would not entrust to their own brothers.

In that district he wielded a power greater than the law.
On this particular day, after opening the trainer's letter asking for cheque to pay training expenses (L50), and one from a client, saying "I got your note, and will pay you when I get the wool money," he came upon a letter that startled him.

It was written in an old-fashioned, lady's hand, angular and spidery.

It ran-- Kuryong Station, Monday.
Dear Mr.Blake, Miss Grant tells me that she owes her life to your bravery in saving her from the coach accident.

It would give me great pleasure if you would come and stay here next Saturday, as I suppose you will be passing down this way to the Court at Ballarook.