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The two latter he dismissed as all the better of a little blood letting , recommending lots of cold water applied externally . The case of the incendiary was more serious , but not likely to be fatal . Doctor Summoned to the Select Encampment -- Newcome Interviewed -- Nash 's Discovery -- His Venture -- Drop the Handkerchief -- The Dominie 's Indignation -- The Pedestrians Detained -- The Doctor Stays -- A Trip to the Lakes -- Conversation on the Way -- The Richards -- Fishing -- Songs -- The Barrier in the Channel -- Nash 's Dead Body Found -- His Crazed Sister Comes to Bridesdale . It was only eight o'clock when the elders finished their breakfast , and the children prepared to succeed them . All the party , except Mrs. Carruthers and Mrs. Carmichael , who had domestic duties before them , and Miss Du Plessis , who had her note to write , strolled out into the garden in groups . Shortly , a buckboard drove up to the gate , and its occupant , a washed out looking youth , enquired if the doctor was there , Dr. Halbert . The subject of the enquiry went forward , and found that he was wanted at the Select Encampment , for a man who had shot himself .