of
those who were wavering betwixt loyalty to France and loyalty to
England, and who made captives of white men wherever they could,
hoping to get a ransom for them. He was rescued by the English and
brought to New York, put safely on board a home-sailing vessel, and
doubtless he is safe on shore there by this time. He will be well
treated; have no fears as to that. The brave Governor of Louisbourg
will find many friends in England."

"Where I will join him!" cried Madame Drucour, clasping her hands.
"Yes, that settles my hesitation. If my husband is in England, I
will go thither and join him; and these children shall go with us,
and make acquaintance with their mother's kindred in Scotland.

"Captain Dautray, can you help us in this matter? Can you secure
for us a passage in one of your many noble ships so soon to return?
You have been so true a friend to us that we appeal to you with
confidence and courage."

"It rejoices me that you should do so, Madame. I will see to it at
once. If possible, you shall sail in the same ship as I do myself.
I think there will be little difficulty. Each vessel will transport
a certain number of those who desire to return to France or to be
carried to English shores."

Corinne clapped her hands; her whole face lighted up.

"Oh, I shall see England! I shall realize the dream of my life!

"Colin, do you hear--do you understand? We are going to
England--and in Captain Dautray's ship!"

"Hurrah!" cried the boy; "hurrah for old England! And if we go in
Captain Dautray's ship, we shall have our middies for our
companions, for they are to belong to the Royal William, too. Ah,
that will be something to live for indeed! When do we sail? and
where shall we go when we get there?"

"The Admirals want to leave as soon as possible," answered Julian;
"they have already stayed far beyond the time they intended. But
there is much to arrange, and they will not go till they have
sufficiently victualled the town, and settled the new garrison as
comfortably and securely as may be.

"Still it will not be long now, And as for the rest, I can only beg
of you to come first, upon landing, to the house of Mrs. Wolfe,
where I myself am bound. Madame Drucour's name is known to her.

"Her son spoke much of you, Madame, and of your kindness to him at
Louisbourg. And they know too how kindly others were treated--your
humble servant being one. Believe me, it will be the greatest
pleasure to Mrs. Wolfe to