“Perhaps go with Mr Gunson, prospecting.”
“Out of the question, sir. More madness.”
“Then we’ll go to work.”
“What at?”
“For some settler. We are both young, and willing.”
“I should just think we are,” cried Esau, sharply.
“Silence! Hold your tongue, please.”
Esau subsided.
“Where are you going to find your settler? Those here have only enough work for themselves.”
“But other people have got on.”