'He, with his brother James, who rendered his family a service he shall never forget, was working for him, after last shearing, for some months.'
'Where were they working?'
'At an out-station at the back of the run.'
'When did they leave?'
'About April or May last.'
'Was it known to you in what direction they proceeded after leaving your service?'
'I have no personal knowledge; I should think it improper to quote hearsay.'
'Had they been settled up with for their former work?'
'No, there was a balance due to them.'
'To what amount?'