d'Aulney.
The vessel soon attracted general observation, but the sanctity of the day prevented any open expression of curiosity or surprise.

It was permitted to anchor, unmolested by the formidable battery on the eastern hill; the bell continued to ring for public worship, and the citizens to assemble as usual.

But, situated as the colonists then were, with regard to Acadia, the arrival of a vessel from thence, was a matter of some importance.

Certain negociations had already taken place between the magistrates of Boston and M.d'Aulney, and the latter had proposed sending commissioners to arrange a treaty.

The magistrates, rightly conjecturing that they had at length arrived, sent two officers to receive them at the water's side, and conduct them quietly to an inn.
Wishing, however, to treat them with suitable respect, when the services of the day were over, a guard of musketeers was despatched to escort them to the governor's house, where they were invited to remain, during their stay in town.
A treaty was commenced on the following day; and, throughout its progress, the utmost ceremony and attention was observed towards the commissioners, which policy or politeness could suggest.