"We have travelled to England together, my friend and I, but have also been in France, to visit some of those there still bearing my name, although my immediate forefathers have lived and died in the lands of the far West.

We have met with much kindness in this country, and have some time since accomplished the mission on which we were dispatched.

Our thoughts are turning once more towards the land of our birth.

Had we not been in France at the time, we would gladly have accompanied the expedition which set sail for Louisbourg not long since." "I cannot regret that you failed to do so," answered Wolfe, in his winning way, "since it has brought me the pleasure of this visit.

I trust, gentlemen, that you will honour me by being my guests for a few days at least.