These were men whom he knew to be men and tried warriors.
After greeting the two priests, Du Puys led them to a table and directed Maitre le Borgne to bring supper for three.

The Iroquois, receiving a pleasant nod from Father Chaumonot, took his place at the table.

And Le Borgne, pale and trembling, took the red man's order for meat and water.
"Ah, Captain," said Chaumonot, "it is good to see you again." "Major, Father; Major." "You have received your commission, then ?" "Finally." "Congratulations! Will you direct me at once to the Hotel de Perigny?
I must see the marquis to-night, since we sail to-morrow." "As soon as you have completed your supper," said Du Puys.

Then lowering his voice: "The marquis's son is in yonder room." "Then the marquis has a son ?" said Brother Jacques, with an indescribable smile.

"And by what name is he known ?" "The Chevalier du Cevennes." Strange fires glowed in the young Jesuit's eyes.