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"It has a mast and can carry a sail when it wishes," said Willet, after
a long examination.
"French officers are in it," said Tayoga.
"I believe you are right, boy. I think I caught the glitter of a
uniform."
"And the boat has steered about and is coming this way, Great Bear. The
French officers no doubt have the glasses that magnify, and, having seen
us, are coming to discover what we are."
"Correct again, Tayoga. They've turned their prow toward us, and, as we
don't want to have even the appearance of hiding, I think we'd better
paddle out of the bushes and make way slowly again close to the shore."
A few sweeps of the paddle and the canoe was proceeding once more down
the St. Lawrence, keeping in comparatively quiet waters near the
southern side. The large boat was approaching them fast, but they
pretended not to have seen it.
"Probably it comes from Hochelaga," said Tayoga.
"And your Hochelaga, which is the French Montreal, was Iroquois once,
also," said Robert.
"Our fathers and grandfathers are not sure," replied Tayoga.


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