sheepherd, the German was quite outregieous [outrageous] down there for some time back, however he is discharged now and it is well. The boy I brought up with me John sent him up here to me as he said the German was spoiling him. He may be of a good deal of use after he learns to milk and look after cattle. Mr Bobby says he wants to leave when his year is out on the 19th of August. Some one has been coaxing