(Cheers.) The Honourable the Commandant had spoken so ably of their victory that little remained for him to add.

He, however, ventured to differ from the gallant Commandant on one point, namely, that, when compassed on all sides by difficulties, far from aid, succour, or assistance of any kind, Mr.
Forrest must have wished himself back in Perth, all well.

He (Mr.
Randell) did not believe that such a thought ever entered Mr.Forrest's head, fully determined as he was to cross the continent, or perish in the attempt.

He was sure that not even the golden reward offered by Tommy Pierre, for turning back, exerted any influence on his gallant leader's mind; on the contrary, they found him quietly rebuking Tommy's failing courage with a "hush" and a promise to take him right through to Adelaide.

Mr.Forrest's courage never failed him on the way, nor had they any reason to believe that the courage of any member of his party had really failed in the face of the terrible difficulties they had encountered, and, by God's help, surmounted.