The trader of the Fort, Mr.A.McDonald, was a Catholic, and he had everything prepared to give them a solemn reception.

Many shed tears of joy.

The memory of their native land was recalled to the old Canadians who had left their homes many years before.

These old voyageurs who had been constantly called upon to face death had been deprived of all religious succour during the long years, but they had not been held by a spirit of impiety.

The missionaries were to them the messengers of God.
"The canoes landed in front of Fort Douglas, M.Provencher and his companion both invested in their cassocks stepped on shore and were welcomed with outstretched hands by this family, which was henceforth to be theirs.
"They were admired for their manly figures as much as for the novelty of their costumes.