And it was said by the French officers that his equal could not be found in old France either.

The interest aroused by his fame was increased by the mystery that enshrouded him, and they gave him an attention that was not at all hostile.

In truth, it was strongly compounded with admiration.

A man who had removed Pierre Boucher as he had done, was to be regarded with respect.

Boucher had given every promise of becoming a public danger in Quebec, and perhaps they owed gratitude to the hunter, Bostonnais though he was.
Late in the afternoon they had word that the Marquis Duquesne had come and would receive them.