I am sure he looks as if he could take care of himself, doesn't he ?" "Yes, he is big enough and strong enough," Mrs.Wilson agreed, "but that's no good against spears or boomerangs, to say nothing of rifles and pistols." "Why, Frances, you are not generally a croaker," her husband said lightly, "but for once, you seem to be determined to do your best to frighten Reuben, before he starts." Mrs.Wilson laughed.
"No, I don't want to frighten him, George.

I only want to make him careful." "I will be as careful as I can, Mrs.Wilson.That boy Jim is a treasure.

I will warrant, if there are any black fellows about, he will sniff them out somehow.

That fellow has a nose like a hound.
He has always been most useful to me, but he will be invaluable at Goora." Two days afterwards, Reuben left for his new command.

It took him eight days to reach it.