AN ENVOY EXTRAORDINARY One summer afternoon a tall, good-looking stripling stopped in the midst of the town of New York, and asked his way to the governor's house.

He attracted not a little attention, and he created as much astonishment when he came into the presence of the governor.

He had been announced as an envoy from Quebec.

"Some new insolence of the County Frontenac!" cried old Richard Nicholls, bringing his fist down on the table.

For a few minutes he talked with his chamberfellow; then, "Show the gentleman in," he added.