He had cut a marked tree line, almost from sea to sea; and coached the local natives up in a few English words, so as to be recognised as friends.

This last device succeeded admirably.

From these newcomers, they selected three as guides, and the following day reached the settlement.
The rest of the party and the stock were soon brought into Somerset, where a cattle-station was formed.

When we look back at the difficulties that beset the path of this expedition, and the unforseen disasters that befel them, one cannot help feeling the greatest admiration for the leaders and their conduct.

In spite of the numberless treacherous attacks of the blacks to which they had been subjected, not a member of the band had been lost.