As soon as it was light the party were assembled and started, Jim leading the way, at a swinging pace which kept the horses going at a hand canter.

The marks were, for a time, perfectly easy to follow.

Five miles on the tracks led to a shepherd's hut.

At their call, the man came out.
"You had a visit from bush rangers last night ?" "What if I did ?" the man replied gruffly.

"I can't help where the bush rangers pay their visits.