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Chapter 1
Gangoil
Harry Heathcote, a proud and industrious squatter, manages his sheep station Gangoil in Queensland with his wife and sister-in-law. He struggles against the heat, free-selectors, and the challenges of bush life, while relying on his loyal but rough assistant Jacko. The chapter establishes his character, his domain, and the tensions of colonial pastoral life.
Chapter 2
II: A Night's Ride
Harry Heathcote, anxious about potential arson during the dry season, rides out late at night to inspect his boundary. He encounters his neighbor Giles Medlicot, a free-selector, and they exchange tense words about Bill Nokes, a man Harry dismissed and Medlicot employed. The chapter highlights the deep distrust between squatters and selectors, the constant threat of fire, and the harsh realities of colonial life.
Chapter 3
Medlicot's Mill
Medlicot, a sugar grower and free-selector, struggles with his isolated position in the bush, caught between squatters and small free-selectors. His mother visits with the Heathcote ladies, leading to a tense but polite encounter. Later, Medlicot rides partway back with them, but Harry Heathcote discovers an arson attempt at the wool-shed, which he attributes to an enemy who fled in the rain.
Chapter 4
Harry Heathcote's Appeal
Harry Heathcote, deeply troubled by the attempted arson at his wool-shed, appeals to his neighbor Medlicot to help watch the suspect Nokes. Medlicot refuses, citing lack of evidence and English principles, leading to a heated confrontation that leaves Harry feeling isolated and desperate.
Chapter 5
V: Boscobel
Harry Heathcote continues his relentless patrol against bushfires, grappling with the discovery that Boscobel has been fraudulently working for his own purposes instead of watching for fires. Despite his wife and sister's sympathy for Medlicot, Harry feels isolated and burdened by his autocratic responsibilities. He consults his German boundary rider Karl Bender about Boscobel and the Brownbies, deepening his suspicions of arson and theft.
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