Moreover, glad as they may be to have French help in fighting their battles, they look with suspicion and dislike upon an individual Frenchman.
"Besides, I fancy I shall find that these stores and magazines by no means tally with the report sent in by the governor.

I heard the Duke of Berwick one day speaking about it, and he said there was corruption and dishonesty among their officials, from the highest to the lowest.

It is probable that both the king and the Duke of Orleans have the same opinion, and that it was for this reason that they sent me here, in order to assure them that the fortress is as well supplied as has been stated.

With the other papers, I have received a copy of the governor's report, although I did not think it necessary to tell him so." The next morning, on going to the governor's, Desmond found a number of officials assembled there.
"These are the officers in charge of the stores and magazines," the governor said.

"Colonel Mendez will accompany you, and will see that everything is done to facilitate your examination." The governor bowed formally.