They did not arrive until the day he was exchanged, nor did not know till then.
There was no grave reason for speaking, and they said nothing." "And what imports this ?" "I have no doubt that Mr.Gering is with Sir William Phips below at Tadousac.

If he is taken let him be at my disposal." The governor pursed his lips, then flashed a deep, inquiring glance at his companion.

"The new mistress turned against the old, Iberville!" he said.

"Gering is her husband, eh?
Well, I will trust you: it shall be as you wish--a matter for us two alone." At that moment Sainte-Helene and Maricourt appeared and presently, in the waning light, they all went down towards the convent of the Ursulines, and made their way round the rock, past the three gates to the palace of the Intendant, and so on to the St.Charles River.
Next morning word was brought that Phips was coming steadily up, and would probably arrive that day.

All was bustle in the town, and prayers and work went on without ceasing.