When that is done, we will have a consultation." While the meat was cooking over the fire, Reuben told off a party of eight men to bury the bodies of the two constables who had fallen.

The task was speedily completed, two holes being easily scraped in the light, sandy soil.
After supper was over, the settlers gathered round Reuben.
"Now, captain, what do you mean to do ?" Mr.Blount asked.

"I have given up all hope of seeing my sheep again, so don't let them influence you, but just do as you think best.

The blacks are in strong force, that is evident; and it will be a serious business pursuing them any further, in their own country." "I am going to pursue them till I catch them," Reuben said; "that is to say, as long as there is a sheep track to serve as a guide.

I don't ask you, gentlemen, to go further, for I know it is a serious risk; but it is my duty to hunt those fellows down, and give them a lesson, and I mean to do it.