Parcel 6, "Events Precipitated by the Arrest of Harry Power" Summary

Parcel 6 is also a very short chapter, in part because so little happens, but all of it is of great consequence. Ned Kelly is hated by all. Only his mother, brothers and sisters believe he is not a traitor. Everyone else believes the lies spread by his aunt and uncle. Ned is reviled even more after Harry Power is sentenced to fifteen years hard labor.

The only work Ned can find is splitting posts for the police, but since he is already hated by everyone, he figures it is good money and he couldn't see how his reputation would fall any more. His Uncle Jimmy and Pat Quinn ride up and slander Ned, act very threatening towards him. They finally leave, but the cops there...