THE SECOND VOYAGE--HOCHELAGA Nine days of prosperous sailing carried Cartier in his pinnace from Stadacona to the broad expansion of the St Lawrence, afterwards named Lake St Peter.

The autumn scene as the little vessel ascended the stream was one of extreme beauty.

The banks of the river were covered with glorious forests resplendent now with the red and gold of the turning leaves.

Grape-vines grew thickly on every hand, laden with their clustered fruit.

The shore and forest abounded with animal life.
The woods were loud with the chirruping of thrushes, goldfinches, canaries, and other birds.