At a sign from the governor the quartet moved up the path toward the cliffs, which the marquis measured with the eye of one who understood thoroughly the art and value of military strategy.
"Superb!" he murmured.

"With a few men and plenty of ammunition, I could hold even England at bay." "I am proud of it," acknowledged the governor; but there was a twinge of envy when it occurred to him that a handful of savages had worried him more than once.

And here was a man who would defy the whole world.
Jehan felt a pressure on his arm.

Turning, he beheld the shining face of Breton.

He caught the lad in his arms and kissed him on the cheek.
"I expected to find you, lad.