FOURTH:  The Jehu. There is but one name for a man who handles his four-in-hand over tree-trunks, tacurus, and tussocks, as our coacher does.  He drives as not even his namesake drove; in rain, in sunshine, in light, in darkness, over smooth ground or rough, he guides his steeds with consummate skill and care, which is wonderful to see.  After a more than usually big bump he turns to his passengers with a cheery “All aboard?”; then gives his attention once more to the animals of which he is so fond, and in which he takes such pride.  His knowledge of the horses he drives is marvellous.  The Jehu is a man of great perception and information, and has a pleasant knack of being able to convey his knowledge to others.  He and The Instigator have great arguments together which interest all listeners by day, but the discussions are not followed with quite so much delight by those who are privileged to hear them at night, when they often degenerate into a snoring competition.

FIFTH:  The Wild Man—­had been driven south by stress of weather and strikes.  We should like to say something nice about him, for he always carries revolvers, knives, and cameras, but we fear that our kindest remarks may be misunderstood by one so unused to a quiet civilisation with no revolutions, so we refrain from all personal comments.  This product of a land of luxuriant vegetation has a quaint penchant for collecting matchboxes (filled), old boots, deer horns, and any odd things lying about the camp belonging to himself or other people; still he is always cheerful and content, never grumbles, and can give valuable information respecting the ways of the natives who look upon him as a man and a brother.

SIXTH:  The Chaperon—­has his uses.  It will be his business to see that we are housed, clothed, and fed.  The horses and peons will also be under his care, and if anyone wants to grumble about anything The Chaperon is the person to abuse.  Tent-erecting is what he considers himself to be very good at; but rumour has it that his best accomplishment is hairdressing (ladies or gentlemen, English or foreign styles).  His resources know no bounds; he has been seen to fasten up a pair of leggings with bits of stick.  His powers of annexation, both mentally and materially, are indeed marvellous.  He prefers to make his bed on the bricks or the cold, hard ground, and then enlarges on the comfort thereof; he generally takes his food standing up, and is always on the spot ready for any emergency when required.

SEVENTH:  The Saint—­is a lady who will give away anything in her possession, save chicken or eggs.  Just now she is making donations of pipes, tobacco, handkerchiefs (her own or The Instigator’s), and good advice on matrimony.  She is a person of importance, and is very keen on collecting knowledge which she is always ready to impart to others; unfortunately, some of her efforts to improve humanity have not been absolutely successful, but she is never discouraged, and takes up the next case on the list with equal enthusiasm.  Most of us have to thank her for some good thing or other.  She will do her best to keep every member of the party up to the mark, physically and mentally.  Her accomplishments are numerous.