Humphrey is to start with the first detachment; he expects his orders for departure daily." Wolfe raised himself upon his elbow and sat up, despite his weakness, fired by excitement and energy.
"But Quebec, Quebec, Quebec!" he exclaimed; "surely we are going forward to Quebec ?" Julian shook his head doubtfully.
"I fear me not at least this present season.

I hear it said that General Amherst was ready, but that the Admiral was against it for the present.

They say there is still much to do in subduing the adjacent possessions of France in these lands, and so paving the way for the greater enterprise.

Various officers are to be sent hither and thither upon expeditions to small settlements, to uproot or destroy them.

When this has been done, perhaps the move to Quebec will be made.