Page 67 - In A New World

"Such as what?"

"Is it not better to earn your living, even if you are chained to a desk, than
to get it as you do?"

Harry felt that he was rather bold in asking this question, but he was
reassured by the pleasant face of the young outlaw.

"Well," admitted the latter, "there are some objections to our life."

"It would not do for all to get their living as you do."

"That is true. Some must work, in order that others may relieve them of a
portion of their property."

"Are you not afraid of being interfered with?"

"By the mounted police?"

"Yes."

"We are strong enough to overcome them," said the bushranger carelessly.

"What is the name of your captain?" asked Harry.

"Stockton. No doubt you heard of him in Melbourne."

Harry shook his head.

The outlaw seemed surprised. "I thought everybody in Australia had heard
of Ben Stockton," he said. "He has a great name," he added with evident
pride. "He is as strong as a lion, fears nothing, and his name is associated

with some of the most daring robberies that have ever taken place in this
country."

"And still he is free," said Harry suggestively.