He had his own ideas, and in furtherance of them he had made certain inquiries.

There was gold being found at this moment among the mountains of New South Wales, in quantities which captivated his imagination.

And this was being done in a most lovely spot, among circumstances which were in all respects romantic.

His friend, Richard Shand, who was also a Trinity man, was quite resolved to go out, and he was minded to accompany his friend.

In this way, and, as he thought, in this way only, could a final settlement be made with that most assiduous of attendants, Mr.Davis.His mind was fully set upon New South Wales, and his little interview with his cousin Julia did not tend to bind him more closely to his own country, or to Babington, or to Folking..