own expence and pay the same rent as the Allanach did, also that he wanted 10 or 15 acre padock just that bend of the land round where his shed is so as to keep his horses and cattle and that is very desirable. I asked him if he would fence it in. He said he could not but that he would pay 10 per cent on the money it would cost etc etc. He also said he would erect a small pound in the padock at his own expence which is very desirable, also as it would keep every thing clear of the station. Now my oppinion is the man is not the proper person for the house but I consider him much before the Allanach people and if wool scouring went on he would always be able to pay the rent and I think he is honest and that is what I fear the others were not and if you do not gave Mr Condie full power to distrain for what they