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Anonymous. The Black Troopers, and other stories
The Black Troopers, and other stories
Table of Contents
THE BLACK TROOPERS
CHAPTER I. A MEETING—THE RIDE ROUND THE RUN
CHAPTER II 'OLD MAN TOBY.'
CHAPTER III. THE NIGHT ATTACK
CHAPTER IV. THE CONFESSION
CHAPTER V. PREPARATIONS FOR PURSUIT
CHAPTER VI. ON THE TRAIL
CHAPTER VII. THE END OF THE CHASE
CAPTAIN STAUNCY'S VOW
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV
CHAPTER XVI
THE FORGED WILL
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
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Anonymous
Published by Good Press, 2021
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[1] Ana branch is a channel which, leaving the main stream above, again joins it below. These ana branches are very characteristic of Australian rivers, often forming networks of creeks, which supply vast tracks of country, back from the main stream, which would otherwise be destitute of water.
As I walked past them on my way back to the hut, the blacks began one of their monotonous chants, to which the two women beat time with sticks, which they struck together, their eyes sparkling and white teeth glistening in the firelight, as they shouted a merry 'Good-night, doc, doc,' to me.
