ch
unremitting search, should have been discovered in our midst. Yet
such is the case. On this very morning, from information received, our
respected and efficient Inspector of Police, Sir Ferdinand Morringer,
proceeded soon after midnight to the camp of Messrs. Clifford and
Hastings. He had every reason to believe that he would have had no
difficulty in arresting the famous Starlight, who, under the cognomen
of the Honourable Frank Haughton, has been for months a partner in this
claim. The shareholders were popularly known as "the three Honourables",
it being rumoured that both Mr. Clifford and Mr. Hastings were entitled
to that prefix, if not to a more exalted one.

'With characteristic celerity, however, the famous outlaw had shortly
before quitted the place, having received warning and been provided with
a fast horse by his singular retainer, Warrigal, a half-caste native
of the colony, who is said to be devotedly attached to him, and who has
been seen from time to time on the Turon.

'Of the Marston brothers, the elder one, Richard, would seem to have
been similarly apprised, but James Marston was arrested in his cottage
in Specimen Gully. Having been lately married, he was apparently
unwilling to leave his home, and lingered too long for prudence.

'While rejoicing, as must all good citizens, at the discovery of
evil-doers and the capture of one member of a band of notorious
criminals, we must state in fairness and candour that their conduct has
been, while on the field as miners, free from reproach in every way. For
James Marston, who was married but a short while since to a Melbourne
young lady of high personal attractions and the most winning amiability,
great sympathy has been expressed by all classes.

So much for the "Star". Everybody is sorry for you, old man,' he says to
Jim. 'I shouldn't wonder if they'd make you a beak if you'd stayed there
long enough. I'm afraid Dick's dropping the policeman won't add to our
popularity, though.'

'He's all right,' I said. 'Hurrah! look here. I'm glad I didn't finish
the poor beggar. Listen to this, from the "Turon Banner":--

'BUSH-RANGING REVIVED.

'The good old days have apparently not passed away for ever, when mail
robberies and hand-to-hand conflicts with armed robbers were matters
of weekly occurrence. The comparative lull observable in such exciting
occurrences of late has been proved to be but the ominous hush of the
elem