He was still quiet in manner, but he had the same bright and pleasant expression which had characterized him as a boy; and his visits to Sydney, where he was introduced by Captain Wilson and Mr.Hudson into the best society, had given him ease and self possession.
The native, Jim, was still with him.

He had become greatly attached to his master, and his fidelity and devotion had been of the greatest service to him and, go where he would, the black was always at his heels.
On his presenting himself at Sydney, Captain Wilson said, after the first greetings: "I know you have been a little disappointed, Reuben, because hitherto you have been at stations where you have had but little opportunity of distinguishing yourself.

However, I thought better to keep you at quiet work, until you were thoroughly master of your duties; and had, moreover, got your full strength.

I don't know whether you have quite arrived at that yet, but I think you will do, anyhow," and he smiled as he looked at Reuben's shoulders.
"I think I am as strong as most of them," Reuben said, smiling too.
"Four years' mill-wright's work, and four years on horseback in this bracing air, ought to make one strong, if there's anything in one to begin with.

I think I shall do, in that respect." "I think so, Reuben.