We have a fine consignment of provisions brought in today." Next time he came he had another item of information to give.
"Our General, Monsieur de Montcalm, met me in the street just now, and bid me say that he purposed to take his supper with us this evening, as there are certain matters he would discuss with my uncle, and with you, dear aunt, who have seen so much of warfare.
He asked me if it would be convenient for you to receive him, and I said I was sure that it would." "Quite right, my child," answered Madame Drucour; "I shall deem it an honour to entertain the brave Marquis.

I have a great respect for him, both as a man and a soldier." "Yes: they all speak well of him, and they say that the Governor, Vaudreuil, treats him shamefully, or at least traduces him shamefully behind his back to the Government in France.

He is jealous because Monsieur de Montcalm is so much better a soldier than he.

His jealousy is mean and pitiful.

I hear things that make my blood boil!" "Yes: Monsieur de Montcalm has had to exercise great patience and self restraint.