The parent country has sent them forth, and must protect them till they are able to protect themselves, even as the birds and the beasts of the fields defend their young.

After that we shall see.

But for my part I prefer that struggling spirit of independence and desire after self-government.

It can be carried too far; but it shows life, energy, youth, and strength.

If Canada were not bound hand and foot to the throne of the French tyrant, she would be a more formidable foe to tackle than she can show herself now." "Yet she has done us grievous hurt.