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* Contents derived from the Launceston,Northeast Tasmania,Tasmania,:Bassett Dickson,1847 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The story of a free settler who obtains a government land grant and establishes a sheep farm. He falls in the love with the younger daughter of a neighbour, but she plays upon his affections and then rejects his love. Her sister provides comfort and love; they marry and live happily. Moral: 'virtue will at last with bliss be crowned'.The narrative is interspered with observations about life in early Tasmania and reflections on the nature of love, happiness, ambition and charity.
(p. 33-101)
Songi"Yes - she is the pride of her sex,",Bassett Dickson,
single work poetry
(p. 103)
Songi"'Tis not her form alone I prize,",Bassett Dickson,
single work poetry
(p. 104)
Extemporei"While envy's tongue with venomed sting,",Bassett Dickson,
single work poetry
(p. 104)
Songi"He loved her, but he loved in vain,",Bassett Dickson,
single work poetry
(p. 105)
