Have I not told you that I must go to Catharines-town?
How could I remain behind when every tie I have in all the world was tugging at my heart to draw me hither?
You ask me what I can do--what I can hope to accomplish.

God knows--but my mother and my lover are here--and how could I stay away if there was a humble chance that I might do some little thing to aid her--to aid you, Euan?
"Why do you scowl at me?
Try me, Test me.

I am tough as an Indian youth, strong and straight and supple--and as tireless.

See--I am not wearied with the trail! I am not afraid.

I can do what you do.