I know how you have done the impossible again and yet again.

James, you will do this once again.

You will storm that great fortress which men call impregnable--you will storm it and you will vanquish it; and you will come home crowned with glory and honour! And I shall be here waiting for you; I shall watch and wait till you come.

It is written in the book of fate that your name is to go down to posterity as the hero of Quebec.

I am sure of it--oh, I am sure! Do not say anything to damp my hope, for I will not believe you!" He looked into her face, and his own kindled strangely.