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Humphrey immediately called Holdfast and opened the door of the room, for he thought that a man forcing his way in would be driven back or held by the dog, and he and Pablo dared not leave the two doors. Watch, the other dog, followed Holdfast into the bedroom; and oaths and curses, mingled with the savage yells of the dogs, told them that a conflict was going on.
"The pilot station for Port Adelaide is about five miles north of Holdfast Bay. In running up keep in five fathoms, until abreast of the flag-staff on the beach, when a pilot will come on board. It is always high water in Port Adelaide morning and evening, and consequently low water in the middle of the day.
Holdfast sprang forward, and Edward looking in the direction, perceived Corbould partly hidden behind a tree, with his gun levelled at him. He heard the trigger pulled, and snap of the lock, but the gun did not go off; and then Corbould made his appearance, striking at Holdfast with the butt-end of his gun. Edward advanced to him and desired him to desist, or it would be the worse for him.
I will speak to the captain." But Mr. Holdfast, the mate, chanced to be nearer, and to him Mr. Stubbs put the question: "Can't I help at the pumps?" "And I, too, Mr. Holdfast," put in Harry. "I accept your offer with thanks. The men are very tired." So Harry and Mr. Stubbs helped at this necessary work, and when the professor and the Melbourne merchant heard of it they, too, volunteered.
On the morning of the 29th we anchored in Holdfast Road, in 4 1/2 fathoms, Mount Lofty,* a slight excrescence on the highest part of the range of hills eastwards, bearing North 80 degrees East; a flagstaff at a straggling village under it pointed out the township of Glenelg.
"I've never known one to let go, once he had man or beast by the throat! Silent and holdfast and deadly to anger that's the Rands. If Gideon wants tobacco and you want learning, there'll be a tussle!" "My father's a tyrant!" cried the boy passionately. "If he doesn't keep his hands off me, I'll I'll kill him!" Gaudylock took the cigarro from his lips.
Hah! see cottage now; soon get home, Massa Humphrey. Missy Edith like see kids very much. Where we put them?" "We will put them into the yard for the present. I mean that Holdfast shall take charge of them by-and-by. I will soon teach him." "Yes, he take charge of coat, or any thing I tell him; why not take charge of goats. Clever dog, Holdfast.
Edward made up his mind, and immediately walked out to cross the clearing, calling Holdfast to heel. It was now nearly dark, for there was only the light of the stars; but still there was sufficient light to see his way.
And he thought of the life-long faith that would be broken thereby. They had made the circle of the hills, and the sparkling lights of the city lay under them like blue diamond points in the twilight of the valley. The crests behind them deepened in purple as the saffron faded in the west, and a gossamer cloud of Tyrian dye floated over Holdfast.
As, however, the Port of Adelaide only admits vessels of moderate draught, large ships must discharge part of their cargo outside, or at Holdfast Roads; between which place and Adelaide a railroad might also be carried without any difficulty, there being a complete level the whole way.
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