'One of Clive's Heroes' unfolds in the quietude of the autumn night, when Desmond's stride gradually decelerated as he traversed the valley and commenced the arduous ascent near the remnants of Tyrley Castle. However, as he regained a level stretch of road, a sense of urgency propelled him forward. The encroaching darkness confined the horizon with each passing moment, reminding him of the miles still left to tread upon the dimly lit path. Just as the shadows loomed, a solitary glow emerged, a steadfast beacon for nocturnal wanderers along the highway.

Adventure story including Indigenous encounters with the main characters; also involving cattle stealing, capture, helping fight the Malay fishermen, and rescuing a boy; image 'The savage ... stood over him, spear in hand' facing p. 220, 'A distraught woman, with flying locks ... burst through the throng' facing p. 252.