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Discusses Hume's theory, based on the testimony of Glassen [Leichhardt's brother-in-law and an earlier member of the exploration party], that the members of the party mutinied, attacked Leichhardt, and left him to die.
Mrs Rawson recalls the sadness she felt at having to break the news to a young fellow that he had only days left to live, and the despair of the ensuing days.