He wanted to get rid of her, and if he--Gregson--could possibly take her along with him it would be a great favor.

He explained why.

A little later, when the deep snows came, he was going to bring the daughter of Pierrot Du Quesne to the Post.

In the rottenness of their brotherhood he told of his visit, of the manner of his reception, and of the incident at the chasm.

In spite of all this, he assured Gregson, Pierrot's girl would soon be at Lac Bain.
It was at this time that MacDonald came.