Within a range of
ten miles there were no less than four estancias owned by
Englishmen, besides that of their first friend Mr. Percy. A ride of
twenty miles is thought nothing of out on the pampas. The estate
immediately to the rear of their own was owned by Senor Jaqueras, a
native. The tract upon the east of his property was owned by three
young Englishmen, whose names were Herries, Cooper, and Farquhar.
They had all been in the army, but had sold out, and agreed to come
out and settle together.
The southwestern corner of their property came down to the river
exactly opposite the part where the north-eastern corner of Mount
Pleasant touched it: their house was situated about four miles from
the Hardys. To the west of Senor Jaqueras, the estate was owned by
two Scotchmen, brothers of the name of Jamieson: their estancia was
nine miles distant. In the rear of the estate of Senor Jaqueras,
and next to that of Mr. Percy, were the properties of Messrs.
Williams and Markham: they were both about ten miles from Mount
Pleasant. These gentlemen had all ridden over to call upon the
newcomers within a very few days of Mr. Hardy's first arrival, and
had offered any help in their power.
The Hardys were much pleased with their visitors, who were all
young men, with the frank, hearty manner natural to men free from
the restraints of civilized life.
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