He was moving in good society, and was apparently possessed of ample means.

He frequently gave expensive entertainments, which were attended by the leading inhabitants and high officials of the place.

I myself obtained an introduction to him, and partook of his hospitality on several occasions.

I attempted to draw him out in conversation about New South Wales; but he was cautious, and gave me to understand that he had been engaged in large squatting transactions in another colony.

From his general bearing and from the character of his associates, I came to the belief that he was not the individual named in the warrant, and determined to return to Sydney.
I was informed that he had taken his passage to Melbourne in a mail steamer.