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The Trail of the Sword
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CHAPTER VII
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"To do what you will commend, abbe: at Hudson's Bay to win back forts the English have taken, and get those they have built." "You have another purpose," added De Casson softly.
"Abbe, that is between me and my conscience.

I go for my king and country against our foes." "Who will go with you?
You will lead ?" "Not I to lead--that involves me." Iberville's face darkened.

"I wish more freedom, but still to lead in fact." "But who will lead?
And who will go ?" "De Troyes, perhaps, to lead.

To go, my brothers Sainte-Helene and Maricourt, Perrot and a stout company of his men; and then I fear not treble as many English." The priest did not seem satisfied.

Presently Iberville, with a winning smile, ran an arm over his shoulder and added: "We cannot go without you, Dollier." The priest's face cleared, and a moment afterwards the three comrades shook hands together..


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