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Willet and the Onondaga gave Robert approving looks, and the young
Frenchman flushed with pleasure.
"You have more courtesy and appreciation for us than most of the
Bostonnais," he said. "I would talk further with you, but conversation
is carried on with difficulty under such circumstances. Suppose we run
into the first cove, lift your canoe aboard, and we'll take you to
Montreal, since that's our own port of destination."
Robert agreed promptly. He wished to make a good impression upon de
Galisonniere, and, since the big boat was now far safer and more
comfortable than the canoe, two ends would be served at the same time.
Willet and the Onondaga also nodded in acquiescence, and a mile or two
farther on they and the canoe too went aboard de Galisonniere's stout
craft. Then the sail was set again, they steered to the center of the
stream and made speed for Montreal.


CHAPTER VIII
GUESTS OF THE ENEMY

Captain Louis de Galisonniere proved to be a genial host, pleased with
his guests, pleased with himself, and pleased with the situation.


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