I shall recall the fact to her Majesty's Government in the report I shall make upon my tour of the province.
I have a feeling that the Queen's pleasure in the devotion of her distinguished French subjects may take some concrete form." The Governor's suite looked at each other significantly, for never before in his journeys had his Excellency hinted so strongly that an honour might be conferred.

Veiled as it was, it was still patent as the sun.

Spots of colour shot into the Seigneur's cheeks.

An honour from the young English Queen--that would mate with Madelinette's fame.

After all, it was only his due.