9/26 What was the word which I heard you speak as I entered? "I may not deny, Madame, that the longing of my heart at this moment is to try conclusions with your gallant countrymen beneath the walls of Quebec." "You are bold, Monsieur," said Madame Drucour, with a little smile. It is there that I purpose going with my husband when the exchange is completed which gives him his liberty. I have relatives there, and I go to be with them when duty may call my husband elsewhere. If you come to Quebec, Monsieur, we may perchance meet again." "It will be something happy to look forward to." "There is always joy in feeling that the foe we fight is a noble and generous one. |