Here the green arms of the hills encompassed us, as though Canada were reluctant to let us go.

Gaspe Basin has historical memories for Canada, for it was there that Wolfe assembled his fleet on his voyage to the capture of Quebec.

We lay at anchor all day, and at night the moon came up and flooded the great water with light, against which stood out the black outline of thirty ships, so full of eager and vigorous life.

About midnight I went on deck to contemplate the scene.
The night was calm and still.

The vessels lay dark and silent with all lights screened.