Jack and Wally, the two strangers, go into the mine to rescue John and the returning miners take him to hospital. Alec blames himself for the accident having set the faulty change himself. Word spreads about the gold discovery bringing an influx of new prospectors. To bring some order to the growing unrest, Barney organises the camp and old Joe is appointed mayor. With John in hospital and unabe to work, Clarie and one of the new arrivals move in on his claim.©tzuk