Their Indian friends hung upon their footsteps, showing evidences of admiration and affection, and even carried in their arms any of the French who showed indications of weariness.

They stood about with every sign of grief and regret as the sails were hoisted and the boats bearing the wonderful beings dropped swiftly down the river.

On October 4, the boats safely rejoined the Emerillon that lay anchored near the mouth of the Richelieu.

On the 11th of the same month, the pinnace was back at her anchorage beside Stadacona, and the whole company was safely reunited.

The expedition to Hochelaga had been accomplished in twenty-two days..