"It is well for us to be the rulers of it, even for a day.

Where will you find a more splendid lake, a lake set deep in high green mountains, a lake whose waters may take on a dozen colors within a day, and every color beautiful ?" "I don't believe the world can show its superior, Tayoga," replied Robert, "and I, like you, am full of pride, because we are lords of it for a day.

I hope the time will soon come when we shall be permanent rulers of both lakes, Andiatarocte and Oneadatote." "We shall have to be mighty warriors before that hour arrives," said Tayoga, gravely.

"Even if we gain Andiatarocte we have yet to secure a footing on the shores of Oneadatote.

The French and their allies are not only in great force at Crown Point, but we hear that they mean to fortify also at the place called Ticonderoga by the Hodenosaunee and Carillon by the French." The order to resume the march came, and they pressed forward on the trail through the deep woods.