Vulgar words in Spinifex and Sand (Page 1)
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For in the one case the man is known and trusted by his fellow-prospectors, while in the other there is not only the bushman's dislike of anything official to be overcome, but the curious conviction, which most of them possess, that any one in the position of a geologist, or other scientific calling, must necessarily be an ass!
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At this point Gibson's horse "knocked up," and shortly afterwards died.
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I could see the poor boy was knocked up, and felt little better myself; to go on did not guarantee water, and might end in disaster, so after a short rest we retraced our steps.
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Warri and I were ahead for in tracking it is better to be well in advance--riding and walking in turn until Highlander knocked up and had to be led.