Macavoy

Macavoy returned at seven A.M., saying he had been twenty-four miles down the Bogan without finding any water.

Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia 2003

I had sent thence Corporal Macavoy and Yuranigh to follow the track of Baldock and the horses; but it was obvious that we could remain no longer at Canbelego.

Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia 2003

Macavoy with Yuranigh down the Bogan, to ascertain if the channel contained any pond between our camp and the part previously examined by Mr. Kennedy.

Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia 2003

Without a word Pierre started away towards the Post, Macavoy following.

Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People" Gilbert Parker 1897

Macavoy sat down now, his fingers fumbling in his beard.

Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People" Gilbert Parker 1897

He knew that Macavoy had not an evil hair in his head; that vanity was his greatest weakness, and that through him there never would have been more half-breed population.

Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People" Gilbert Parker 1897

Pierre looked up contemptuously, but did not reply to the insinuation, for he never saw an insult unless he intended to avenge it; and he would not quarrel with Macavoy.

Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People" Gilbert Parker 1897

Guidon Hill, save Hilton and Ida, knew what gift would come from Macavoy to the wedded pair.

Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People" Gilbert Parker 1897

Every man looked to his gun, the gates were slowly opened, and Macavoy stepped out.

Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People" Gilbert Parker 1897

Macavoy arrived, a cheer went up, which was carried on waves of laughter into the house to Hilton and Ida, who even then were listening to the first words of the brief service which begins, "I charge you both if you do know any just cause or impediment --" and so on.

Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People" Gilbert Parker 1897