He is the friend of Mr.
Pitt, and he came back to us many times to learn more of what we had to tell of the difficulties of the provinces, and of the apathy that prevailed there, even though terrible things Were passing daily close by.
"It was he who at last bid us go to you.

He said you were his friend, and would make us welcome for his sake and ours.

And when he gave us this letter, he told us the words of Mr.Pitt respecting you." "And have you other news besides ?" asked Wolfe eagerly.

"When left you London?
And is it yet known there whether this rumour of fresh disaster is true?
See, there is the Western news sheet; it speaks of a disquieting rumour as to the fall of Fort William Henry, our outpost on Lake George.

Have fresh tidings been received?
for if that place fall, we are in evil case indeed." Julian gravely shook his head.
"The rumour is all too true.