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Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1881. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXII. THE GOLD MINE. At the close of the council held in the private room of the Jolly Companions, Dominic went immediately to work to prepare for the expedition upon which he was so soon to start with the two cabin boys. He speedily collected the necessary tools for working a mine, and a little tent for shelter in the desert; then he laid in a supply of flour and canned meat sufficient to last several months. To these purchases he added a second-hand rifle and a pair of revolvers,--weapons indispensable to the safety of the expedition in a country where thieves are as plenty as gold-diggers. Lastly he bought two strong pack-mules at a bargain from the English Colonization Agency. His purse was completely emptied by all these acquisitions; and accordingly, one fine morning, the little party left Melbourne and proceeded northwards. Daniel and Penguin had gleaned all the necessary information in regard to the course which they should pursue in order to reach the confluence of the Murray and Murrumbidgee at the office of the French consul. This gentleman also gave them a map of Victoria, upon which he obligingly marked their route and the necessary data. The two boys had conducted this part of the business with great prudence, and even on the day of their departure Dominic had no idea to which part of the valley of the Murray they were going. "It seems to me," he repeated, "that it would only be fair to tell me where we are going. I can't see why you make so many mysteries about it." "Why, my dear Dominic, I have already told you that we were going to the Murray valley. Is n't that enough for you? You will be with us: what more do you want?" "Very well," grumbled the sailor. "You don't trust me; you make a great mistake." Two days after their departure the ...
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