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Two men, unmounted, who seemed to be servants, came forward, and
proceeded to obey orders.

"Hold on, squire!" exclaimed Obed in alarm. "You aint goin’ to take our

team, are you?"

"Most certainly I am. If you had had a large sum in money, we would have

spared you this. As it is, we must have them."

"But we shall starve, without money or food."

"That is nothing to me."

"Well, boys, come along," said Obed in a despondent tone. "Our prospects

aint over bright, but something may turn up."

Meanwhile there was a quiet conference among the bushrangers.

"Hold!" said the captain, as Harry and Jack were about to leave the scene

with their older companion. "You can go," turning to Obed, "but the boys
remain with us."