Perhaps you have been initiating yourself in the good graces of a Rev.Clergyman, by a few such quotations.

Perhaps the church might take better in New Brunswick than the army.

Douglas, with all your perhapses, you are a cunning diplomatist." "You certainly do me credit, Howe," said his friend; "I possess enough cunning to perceive that you are not in your native element this September 22nd, 1824." The private secretary of His Excellency, Sir Howard Douglas, was a man of no ordinary stamp.

He had ability and coolness; the last named quality had gained him much favour from the veteran commander, and a desire to retain his service.

Tall, slight and athletic, Mr.Howe was foremost in all feats of physical sports.