CHAPTER XI.
"Sir William Phips," continued Grandfather, "was too active and adventurous a man to sit still in the quiet enjoyment of his good fortune.
In the year 1690, he went on a military expedition against the French colonies in America, conquered the whole province of Acadie, and returned to Boston with a great deal of plunder." "Why, grandfather, he was the greatest man that ever sat in the chair!" cried Charley.
"Ask Laurence what he thinks," replied Grandfather with a smile.

"Well; in the same year, Sir William took command of an expedition against Quebec, but did not succeed in capturing the city.

In 1692, being then in London, King William the Third appointed him governor of Massachusetts.

And now, my dear children, having followed Sir William Phips through all his adventures and hardships, till we find him comfortably seated in Grandfather's chair, we will here bid him farewell.

May he be as happy in ruling a people, as he was while he tended sheep!" Charley, whose fancy had been greatly taken by the adventurous disposition of Sir William Phips, was eager to know how he had acted, and what happened to him while he held the office of governor.