"The chief says he thinks that things have got rather slack, since I have been away.

There are several bands of bush rangers, who have been doing a deal of mischief up country; so to begin with, he wishes me to make a tour of inspection, and to report generally.

After that, I think I shall be settled here for a time.

At any rate, it will be my headquarters.

I think it probable the chief himself will be going home on leave, before very long." "The sooner you are settled here, the better," Mr.Hudson said; "for I know I shall get no peace, now, till Frances is settled, too.