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WHAT THE CHAIR HAD KNOWN.
"Sir William Phips," continued Grandfather, "was too active and adventurous a man to sit still in the quiet enjoyment of his good fortune.

In the year 1690 he went on a military expedition against the French colonies in America, conquered the whole province of Acadia, and returned to Boston with a great deal of plunder." "Why, Grandfather, he was the greatest man that ever sat in the chair!" cried Charley.
"Ask Laurence what he thinks," replied Grandfather, with a smile.

"Well, in the same year, Sir William took command of an expedition against Que-bec, but did not succeed in capturing the city.

In 1692, being then in London, King William III.