Oh, it will be a grand sight, a grand sight, when it comes sailing up the waters of the St.Lawrence! Quebec, I dare wager, has never seen such a sight before!" The faces of all the lads were full of animation and pride.

They appeared to have no fears for their personal safety.

They were enthusiastic in their descriptions of the wonderful feats which the world would soon see, and when once started on the subject were ready to talk on and on.
"They have fifteen or sixteen thousand men--picked troops--with the gallant Wolfe in command," cried another.

"You have seen something already of what Wolfe can do when he is set upon a task!" Madame Drucour made a little sign of assent; she had learned that lesson herself very fully.

The lad made her a courtly bow, for he knew her well, having been at the siege of Louisbourg, and having seen her when he had entered the fortress to view it after the surrender.
"Madame Drucour is herself a soldier; she can appreciate the talents of the soldiers," he said.