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The antecedents of Kipper Billy
captured by Jemmy are of the worst
character. He tried to commit a rape
on M^rs [Luslin?], wife of the former proprietor
of [Buarater?], M^r Bigge cannot keep
married females on his outstations
on a/c [account] of him. The females on his
[head?] station are frightened of him.
The shepherds give him whatever
he asks, from fear. He held M^rs
Rae's legs whilst the others raped her

Fred. Wheeler