I may need the show of firearms." Turning to Iberville, he said: "I trust you will rest with us some days, monsieur.

We shall have sports and junketings anon.

We are not yet so grim as our friends in Massachusetts." "I think I might venture two days with you, sir, if for nothing else, to see Radisson proclaimed.

Count Frontenac would gladly cut months from his calendar to know you ceased to harbour one who can prove no friend," was the reply.
The governor smiled.

"You have a rare taste for challenge, monsieur.
To be frank, I will say your gift is more that of the soldier than the envoy.