I
have not the slightest doubt that she'll assist me to be revenged."

"Do you mean to follow Wyck up as we are doing?" asked Hal, laughing.

"I can't say what I shall do until I see her."

"Of course you will give us your address, so that we can keep you
informed if we accomplish anything."

"'Grosvenor Hotel' will always find us."

"I should like to know if we can be of any assistance to you before we
arrive, because we have our work to do, and goodness knows where Wyck
will be by the time we reach Sydney, and we may not see you again for
some time."

"If I wanted anything ever so badly, I would not ask you for it, for you
have your own work cut out, and in doing that successfully you will
greatly please both me and my father."

May evidently wishing to take an independent course, Hal did not trouble
her further. He felt the friendship now established between them was
likely to be a lasting one, for Australians never forget a kind action.

CHAPTER XVII.

SYDNEY.

At day-break the steamer entered that splendid harbour, second to none
in the world, and made for Port Jackson. The magnificent scenery and its
ever-varying vista of lovely views were unheeded by the boys in their
restlessness to get ashore and find traces of their quarry. As soon as
the boat was made fast, they hurried ashore with their baggage and
passed rapidly the sleepy inspection of a Customs' official. Hailing a
cab and directing the driver to Tattersall's Hotel, another surprise
awaited them, for, seated by the side of the driver, was the familiar
face of Terence O'Flynn.

"Hallo, Terence. What are you doing here?" asked Hal, in astonishment.

"Just over for a holiday, your honour," answered he, at the same time
giving an expressive wink, so Hal said no more but jumped in.

Arriving at the hotel, Terence carried their baggage inside, followed
closely by Hal and Reg.

"I was after following Dick over here, sir," he said, hurriedly. "Wyck
left for Brisbane two days ago. I wired to Hobart, but, having no reply,
so faith I reckoned you had left. I should like to have a talk beside
you, but sure I want to do another trip with my mate, I will come back
in a quarter-of-an-hour."

On his return the three adjourned to a private room, and Terence told
his story.

"'The devil' says I as I read about Wyck being picked up and landed at
Sydney. I had been keeping a sharp eye on Dick, and when I sees a boy
bring him a telegram I guessed