They were anxious to do something in the way of mining, and particularly anxious to make money.
But they did not quite know how to begin.

Could he give them a hint?
They meant to work with their own hands, but perhaps it might be well for them at first to hire the services of some one to set them a-going.
Crinkett listened very patiently, still maintaining his position on his own side of the gate.

Then he spoke words of such wisdom as was in him.
'Ahalala is just the place to ease you of a little money.

Mind I tell you.

Gold! of course there's been gold to be got there.