We hear rumours of disaster and treachery; but hitherto we have had no certain tidings.

Is it true that Fort William Henry has fallen ?" The tale was told once again, other Rangers crowding round to hear.
Pringle was naturally the spokesman, and Fritz, singling out from the group a man whom he had known before, asked him who the gallant-looking stranger was who seemed like the leader of a band.
"That is Lord Howe," was the answer.

"He came out from England to fight the French; but the expedition to Louisbourg came to nothing through delay and mismanagement.

He landed, and whilst waiting for further orders from home he has joined the Rangers, in order to learn their methods of fighting.

Never was hardier or braver man, or one more cheerful and blithe.