"It seems that a most determined effort is being made against him." "Thank you, sir, for your interest in me," said Robert, "and I'll do my best to be cautious." He ate a hearty breakfast and then, on the insistence of Master Jacobus, lay down.

Declaring that he would not sleep, he fell asleep nevertheless in ten minutes, and did not awake until the afternoon.

He learned then that Albany was feeling better.

Many of the rumors that Montcalm was advancing had been quieted.

Scouts brought word that he was yet at Lake Champlain, and that he had not given any sign of marching upon Albany.
Robert learned also that the council in Mr.Huysman's house had been to take measures of offense as well as defense.