B may purchase timber and other materials, and hire workmen, for the purpose of carrying on the business.

Agent's authority in an emergency Agent's authority in an emergency.—An agent has authority, in an emergency, to do all such acts for the purpose of protecting his principal from loss as would be done by a person of ordinary prudence, in his own case, under similar circumstances. Illustrations.

1. (a) An agent for sale may have goods repaired if it be necessary.
2. (b) A consigns provisions to B at Calcutta, with directions to send them immediately to C at Cuttack, B may sell the provisions at Calcutta, if they will not bear the journey to Cuttack without spoiling.