And seated here upon the St.Lawrence we shall build up another France, the New France of America, which will shed light upon you English or Bostonnais down below, and teach you the grace and beauty of civilization." "We should be willing to learn from any who can teach us," said Robert, "and such a willingness I claim is a chief merit of us English who are born in America, or Bostonnais, as you would call us." Monsieur Jolivet once more spread out his hands in deprecation.
"We argue in vain," he said.

"But now Lizette comes with the coffee, which is one of the most glorious triumphs of my inn.

Does the young chief drink coffee ?" "Yes," replied Robert, "he learned at Albany all the white man's habits." After the coffee they rose from the table and mine host prepared to show them to their room.

The darkness had thickened meanwhile and glimpses of the river and the hills were faint.

The little garden was enclosed by three walls of darkness, being lighted on the side where it joined the inn.