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LONDON: FREDERICK WARNE AND CO., GEORGE BELL AND SONS. 1886 i /2 ri ISS400 llIE 5400 CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. An Unexpected Fortune FACiB 1 CHAPTER II. What became of the Fortune CHAPTER III. Wm Alfred's Advice 14 CHAPTER IV. TiiH Convoy Attacked CHAPTER V. Landing in Canada 25 38 I CHAPTER VI. Martin, the Trapper 48 / c vili coxTihvrs, CHAi'TKR vrr. The .Story op Pontiao PA OR 55 CHAPTER VIII. The Ascent op the Riveh 67 CHAPTKR IX. At the Settlement - 75 CHAPTER X. Malaciii and John - 84 CHAPTER XI. Visit to Malaciii's AVifk 93 m TuE CHAPTER XII. John's Education 102 CHAPTER XIII. Captain Sinclair's Warning - 111 CHAPTER XIV. Letters froii England 119 CHAPTER XV. Dangerous Neighbours 125 PA OR 55 CIIAPT I :ii XVI. Khason fou Contentment ix 135 CHAPTER XVII. G7 ■ AlTACKED liY A WoLF 141 CIIAPTKK XVIII. 75 1 luE Angry ISnake 152 CHAPTER XIX. 84 S Emma Shoots a "Wolf 158 CHAPTER XX. 93 H Tut; Squaw Saved 1G8 CHAPTER XXI. 102 fl Christmas in Canada 176 CHAPTER XX ir. Ill ■ T^E Beavers 119 CHAPTER XXIII. Malacui's Story of a Bear - 185 193 \% CHAPTER XXIV. 125 •■ Captain Sinclair Leaves Canada 201 i CONTENTS, CHAPTER XXV. The Mills proposed PAOB 209 CHAPTER XXVI. The Strawberry's Weddixq - 216 CHAPTER XXVII. The Indian's Visit 223 J CHAPTER XXVIII. Fire in the Woods CHAPTER XXIX. John Shoots an Indian - . - . 233 242 CHAPTER XXX. Alfred Seized by a Puma 251 CHAPTER XXXI. Pbrcival Lost CHAPTER XXXII. An Indian Letter CHAPTER XXXIIL Tapping the Maple Trees 261 1 270 ^Q^B 281 1 -■ I^B PAGE 209 CONTENTS. CHAPTER XXX I Y. Malachi and the Indian xi PAOR 292 216 CHAPTER XXXV. John's Danger 302 223 CHAPTER XXXVI. J^Iart Carried Off 312 233 CHAPTER XXXVII. The Trail Struck - 323 242 CHAPTER XXXVIII. Percival Transformed - . - . 335 251 CHAPTER XXXIX. The Family Reunited 348 261 CHAPTER XL. Return to England 362 270 281 VT T reii(l( thirt hovrc The mucl: rents rcsicli the c( — son ^yere Frenc conqu Engli farms all th oblige the la: andot almosi tectioi THE SETTLERS IN CANADA. CHAPTER I. tm m AN UNEXPECTED FORTUNE. IT was in tlic year 1794, that an English family went out to settle in Canada. This province had been sur- rendered to us by the French, who first colonized it more than thirty years previous to the year I have mentioned. It must, liovrcver, be recollected that to emigrate and settlp in Canada was, at that time, a very different affair to what it is now. The difficulty of transport, and the dangers incurred, were mucli greater, for there were no steamboats to stem the cur- rents and tlie rapids of the rivers; the Indians were still residing in Upper and many portions of Lower Canada, and the country was infested with wild animals of every description — some useful, but many dangerous : moreover, the Europeans were fewer in number, and the major portion of them were French, who were not pleased at the country having been conquered by the English. It is true that a great many English settlers had arrived, and had settled upon different farms, but, as the French settlers had already possession of all the best land in Lower Canada, these new settlers were obliged to go into or towards Upper Canada, where, although the land was better, the distance from Quebec and Montreal and other populous parts was much greater, and they were left almost wholly to their own resources, and almost without pro- tection. I mention all ihis because things are so very different 2 THE SETTLEItS IN CANADA. at present^ and now I shall state the cause which induced this family to leave their home, and run the risks and dangers which they did. Mr. Campbell was of a good parentage, but, being the son of one of the younger branches of the family, his father was not rich, and ^Mr. Campbell was, of course, brought up to a profession. ]\Ir. Campbell chose that of a surgeon, and, after having walked the hospitals (as it is termed), he set up in business, and in a few years was considered as a very able man in his profession. His practice increased very fast, and before he was thirty years of age he married. !^^r. Campbell had an only sister, who resided with him, for their father and mother were both dead. But about five years after his own marriage, a young gentleman paid his addresses to her; and, although not rich, as his character was unexceptionable, and his prospects good, he was accepted. Miss Campbell changed her name to Percival, and left her brother's house to follow her husband. Time passed quickly; and, at the end of ten years, ^Mr. Campbell found himself with a flourishing business, and, at the same time, with a family to support; his wife having presented him with four boys, of whom the youngest was but a few months old. But, although prosperous in his own afl'airs, one neavy misfortune fell upon Mr. Campbell, which was the loss of his sister, IMrs. Percival, to whom he was most sincerely attached. Her loss was attended with circumstances which rendered it more painful, as, previous to her decease, the house of business in which j\Ir. Percival was a partner, failed ; and the incessant toil and anxiety which Mr. Percival underwent, brought on a violent fever, which ended in his death. In this state of distress, left a widow with one child of two years old — a little girl — and with the expectation of being shortly again confined, Mrs. Percival was brought to her brother's house, who, with his wife, did all he could to soften down her grief; but she s; i( Tin: si:TTLi:ns ix caxada. 3 had suffered so much by the loss of lier husband, that wlien the ])cnod arrived, lier strengtli was gone, and she died in uiviug birth to a second daughter. ^Ir. and Mrs. Campbell of course, took charge of these two little oiphan girls, and brought them up with their own children. Such was the state of affairs about ten or eleven years after Mr. CampbelPs marriage, when a circumstance occurred as unexpected as it was welcome. IMr. Campbell had returned from his round of professional visits ; dinner was over, and he was sitting at the table with his wife and elder children (for it was the Christmas holidays, and they were all at home), and the bell had just been rung for the nurse to bring down the two little girls and the youngest boy, when the postman rapped at the door, and the parlour-maid brought in a Ltter with a large black seal. Mr. Campbell opened it, and read as follows : — Sir, — We have !j;reat pleasure in iiiakini^f known to you, that upon the demise ol' Mr. Sholto Campbell, of AVexton Hall, Cumberland, which took place on the lOtli ultimo, the entailed estates, in default of more direct issue, have fallen to you, as nearest of kin ; the presumptive heir liaviuL;' perished at sea, or in the East Indies, and not havini^- been iieard of f(.>r twenty-five years. "We beg to be till! first to conj^ratulate you \\\w\\ your accession to real property amountin;j; to £14,000 per annum. No will has been found, and it has been ascertained that none was ever made by the late Mr. Sholto Campbell. We have, therefore, put seals upon the personal property, and shall await your pleasure. We can only add, that if in want of professional advice, and not being already engaged, you may command the services of Your most obedient, Harvey, Paxton, Thorpe, & Co. ^^"What can be the matter, mv dear?^' exclaimed INIrs. Campbell, avIio had perceived most unusual agitation in her husband's countenance. Mr. Campbell made no reply, but handed the letter to his wife. jNIrs. Campbell read it, and laid it down on the table. "Well, my dear!^' exclaimed ^Ir. Campbell, joyfully, and starting up from his chair. THE SETTLEIiS IX f AX A DA. '' It is a sudden shock, indeed/' observed Mrs. Campbell thoughtfully and slowly. " I have often felt that we could bear up against any adversity. I trust in God, that wc may be as well able to support prosperity, by far the hardest task, my dear Campbell, of the two/' "You arc right, Emily,'' replied Mr. Campbell, sitting down again ; " we are, and have long been, happy." " This sudden wealth cannot add to our happiness, my dear " It is a sudden shock, indeed" observed Mrs. CauipbclL husband ; I feel it will rather add to our cares ; but it may enable us to add to the happiness of others ; and with such feelings, let us receive it with thankfulness." " Very true, Emily ; but still we must do our duty in that station of life to which it has pleased God to call us. Hitherto I have by my profession been of some benefit to my fellow- creatures ; and if in my change of condition I no more leave my warm bed to relieve their sufferings, at all events, I shall liin coil bcs ace < Cm as ^ V I I si of incr an ( assis four arou nate and to til the ■ been upon Tl and i fortu Hen: profc colle! profc otliei years and re ma lived :\Iar^ some THE SETTLERS IX CAXADA. In that Itherto fellow- leave shall have the means of employing others so to do. We must consider ourselves but as the stewards of Ilim who has ])ostowed this great wealth upon us, and employ it as may bo acceptable to His service." " There my husband spoke as I felt he would," said Mrs. Campbell, rising up, and embracing him. ^' Those who feel as you do can never be too rich." I must not dwell too long upon this portion of my narrative. I shall therefore observe that jNIr. Campbell took possession of "Wexton Hall, and lived in a style corresponding to his increased fortune ; but, at the same time, he never let pass an opportunity of doing good, and in this task he was ably assisted by his wife. They had not resided there three or four years before they were considered as a blessing to all around them — encouraging industry, assisting the unfortu- nate, relieving the indigent, building almshouses and schools, and doing all in their power to promote the welfare and add to the happiness of those within many miles of the Hall. At the time that j\Ir. Campbell took possession, the estate had been mu^h neglected, and required large sums to be laid out ui)on it, which would much increase its value. Thus all the large income of Mr. Campbell was usefully and advantageously employed. The change in Mr. Campbell's fortune had also much changed the prospects of his children. Henry, the eldest, who had been intended for his father's profession, w'as first sent to a private tutor, and afterwards to college. Alfred, the second boy, had chosen the navy for his profession, and had embarked on board a fine frigate. The other two boys, one named Percival, who was more than two years old at the time that they took possession of the property^ and the other, John, who had been born only a few months, remained at home, receiving tuition from a young curate, who lived near the Hall ; while a governess had been procured for ^lary and Emma Percival, who were growing up very hand- some and intelligent girls. THE SETTLi:nS IX (AX A DA. SuclnvastlicstatcofafFairsattlictimc\vhcn]\[r. Campbell had been about ten years in possession of the Wexton estate, when one (lay lie was eallcil upon by ^Ir. Ilarvey, the head of the firm whieh had announced to him his succession to the property. ^Ir. Ilarvey came to inform him that a ehiimaut had aj)- pearcd, and given notice of liis intent to tile a bill in Chancery to recover the estate, being, as he asserted, the son of the person who had been considered as the presumptive heir, and who had perished so many years back. .Mr. Ilarvey observed, that although he thought it his duty to make the circumstance known to Mr. Campbell, he considered it as a matter of no consequence, and in all probability would turn out to be a fraud got up by some petty attorney, with a view to a com- promise. He requested Mr. Campbell not to allow the circumstance to give liim any annoyance, stating that if more was heard of it, Mr. Campbell should be immediately informed. Satisfied with the opinion of ^Ir. Ilarvey, Mr. Campbell dismissed the circumstance from liis mind, and did not even mention it to his wife. But three months had not passed away before ]Mr. Campbell received a letter from his solicitor, in which he informed him that the claim to the estate was carrying on with great vigour, and, he was sorry to add, wore (to use his own term) a very ugly appearance; and that the opposite parties would, at all events, put jNIr. Campbell to very considerable expense. The solicitor requested Mr. Campbell's instructions, again asserting, that although it was artfully got up, he considered that it was a fraudulent attempt. Mr. Campbell returned an answer, in which he authorized his solicitor to take every needful precaution, and to incur all necessary expense. On reflection, Mr. Campbell, although much annoyed, determined not to make Mrs. Campbell acquainted with what was going on ; it could only distress her, he thought, and he therefore resolved for the present to leave her in ignorance. CHAPTER IT. WHAT BECAME OF THE FORTUNE. again A FTER a delay of some montliSj ^Ir. Ilarvcy called upon -^-^ ]\[r. Campbell, and stated to liim that the claim of the opposite party, so far from being fraudulent, as he had sup- posed, was so clear, that he feared the worst results. It appeared that the heir to the estates, who had remained between Mr. Campbell's title, had married in India, and had sul)sequently, as it had been supposed, died ; but there was full and satisfactory proof that the marrige Avas valid, and tliat the party who claimed was his son. It w;is true, Mr. Harvey observed, that Mr. Campbell might delay for some time the restoration of the property, but that eventually it must be surrendered. As soon as Mr. Campbell received this letter, he went to his wife and acquainted her with all that had been going on for some months, and with the reasons which induced him to .say nothing to her until the receipt of Mr. Harvey's letter, which he now put into her hands, requesting her opinion en the subject. ]\Irs. Campbell after having read the letter, replied — " It appears my dear husband, that we have been called to take possession of a property, and to hold for many years that which belongs to another. We are now called upon to give it up to the rightful owner. You ask my opinion ; surely there is no occasion to do that. We must of course now, that we know that the claim is just, do as we would be done by." " That is, my dearest, we must surrender it at once, with- 7 W: t ^ J " 8 THE SETTLERS IN CANADA, out any more litigation. It certainly has been my feeling ever since I have read Mr. Harvey's letter. Yet it is hard to be beggars.'^ " It is hard, my dear husband, if wc may use that term ; but, at the same time, it is the will of Heaven. We received the property, supposing it to have been our own ; we have, I hope, not misused it during the time it has been intrusted tons; and, since it pleases Heaven that wc should be de- prived of it, let us, at all events, have the satisfaction of acting conscientiously and justly, and trust to Him for our future support." ''I will write immediately," replied Mr. Campbell, ^'to acquaint Mr. Harvey, that although I litigated the point as long as the claim was considered doubtful, now that he informs me that the other party is the legal heir, I beg that all pro- ceedings may be stopped, as I am willing to give immediate possession.'' '^Do so, my dear," replied his wife, embracing him. ^' Wc may be poor, but I trust we shall still be happy." Mr. Campbell sat down and wrote the letter of instructions to his solicitor, sealed it, and sent a groom with it to the post. As soon as the servant had closed the door of the room, ^Ir. Campbell covered his face with his hands. '^ It is, indeed, a severe trial," said Mrs. Campbell, taking the hand of her husband; " but you have done your duty." '^ I care not for myself; I am thinking of my children." " They must work," replied Mrs. Campbell. " Employ- ment is happiness." " Yes, the boys may get on ; but those poor girls ! what a change will it be for them ! " " I trust they have been not so badly brought up, Camp- bell, but that they will submit with cheerfulness, and be a source of comfort to us both. Besides, " lutely beggars, may >j arrcl cvci wc id ('he K ((' That depends upon the other party. He may claim all TTTE SETTLERS IN C AX A DA. ''to Wc iking )) ft )loy- hat a imp- Ibe a ibso- all arrears of rent ; and if so, wc arc more than beggars. How- ever, God's will be done. Shall wc receive good, and shall wc not receive evil ? " "There's hope, my husband,^' replied ]\Irs. Campbell, in a cheering tone; '' let us hope for the best.'' " How little do wc know what is for our good, short- sighted mortals as wc arc ! '' observed Mr. Campbell. " Had not this estate come to us, I should, by following up my pro- fession as surgeon, in all probability, have realised a good |)rovisiou for my children ; now, this seeming good turn of fortune leaves me poor. I am too old now to resume my profession, and, if I did, have no chance of obtaining the practice whieli I left. You sec that which appeared to us and everyone else the most fortunate occurrence in my life, has actually proved the contrary." ''As far as our limited view of things can enable us to judge, I grant it,'' replied ^Mrs. Campbell; '' but who knows what might have happened if we had remained in possession? All is hidden from our view. Fie acts as he thinks best for us; and it is for us to submit without repining. Come, dearest, let us walk out ; the air is fresh, and will cool your heated brow." Two days after this conversation, a letter was received from Mr. Harvey, informing them that he had made known ]Mr. Campbell's determination to resign the property without farther litigation ; that the reply of the other party was highly honourable, stating that it was not his intention to make any claim for the back rents, and requesting that Mr. Campbell and family would consider Wcxton Hall at their disposal for three months, to enable them to make arrange- ments, and dispose of their furniture, etc. The contents of this letter were a great relief to the mind of ^Ir. Campbell, as he was now able to ascertain what his future means might be, and was grateful for the handsome behaviour of the new proprietor is not making any claim for il 10 77//; si:TTLi:ns ix c ax ad a. tlio back rents, whicli would have rrdiircd hi in at once to penury. Ho wrote immediately to IMr. Harvey, requesting; him to send in his account of lej^al expenses, tliat it might l)e li(pii(hitcd as early as possible. In three days it arrived, and a letter with it, in which Mr. Ilarvey aecpiainted him that it Mas in consc(picncc of his having so handsomely sur- rendered the property as soon as the claim was substantiated, together with the knowledge how nmch the estate had been imijrv)ved during the ten years in Avhieh it had been in his possession, which induced the new proprietor to behave in so liberal a manner. This was very gratifying to INlr. Camp- bell, but the legal expenses proved enormous, amounting to many thousand pounds. "Mw Campbell read the sum total, and threw the huge heap of papers down on the tabic in dcpair. '' We are still ruined, mv dear," said he, mournfully. ''Let us hope not,'* replied Mrs. Campbell. ''At all events, wc now know the worst of it, and we must look it boldly in the face.^* " I have not so much money as will pay this bill by nearly a thousand pounds, my dearest wife." '' It may be so," replied Mrs. Campbell ; " but still there is the furniture, the horses, and carriages ; surely, they are worth much more." *' But we have other bills to pay ; you forget them." " No, I do not ; I have been collecting them all, and they do not amount to more than j£300, as near as I can judge ; lie ihi'cw the Itiiip iif papers doW)i 0)1 the table in iles^mir. THE SKTTLlUtS IX CA.yAlf.l. 11 l)U t wc have no time to lose, dearest, and we nnist show coiini^^e. >> '' What tlien do you advise, Kniily ? " said ^^^. Campbell. "Wc nnist ineur no more expense; our present establish- ment must be dismissed at onee. Send for id I the servants to-morrow morninj^, and explain what has oeeurred. This cvcninj*' I will make it known to the two };irls and Miss Paterson, who must of course be disehiir^ed, as wc can no ion^'cr afford a governess. We must retain only the ejok, housemaid, one footman, and a groom to look after the horses until they arc sold. Send a letter to -Mr. IJates, the auctioneer, to give notice of an early sale of the furniture. Vou must write to Henry; of course, he can no longer remain at college. AVc have plenty of time to consider what shall be our futii T plans, which must depend much u[)on what may l)r()ve to be our future means." Tins judicious advice was approved of by Mr. Campbell. Miss Patcrson was greatly distressed when the news was communicated to her by INIrs. Campbell. ^lary and Emma Pcrcival felt deeply for their kind benefactors, but thought nothing of themselves. As Mrs. Campbell had truly observed, tliey had been too well brought up. As soon as they were informed of what had happened, they both ran to Mr. Camp- bell's room, and hung upon his neck, declaring that they would do all they could to make him happy, and work for him, if necessary, from morning till night. The next day the whole household were summoned into tlie dining-room, and made accpiainted by ^Fr. Campbell with what had taken place, and the necessity of their immediate removal. Their w^ages had been calculated, and Avere paid them before they quitted the room, wliich they all did with many expressions of regret. ^liss Patcrson requested leave to remain with them as a friend for a few days longer, and as she was deservedly a favourite, her request was acceded to. 12 THE SETTLERS IN CANADA. " Thank heaven^ that is over ! " said Mr. Campbell, after all the household had been dismissed. " It is quite a relief to my mind." " Here's a letter from Alfred, uncle," said Emma Pereival, entering the room. '' He has just arrived at Portsmouth, and says the ship is ordered to be paid off immediately, and his captain is appointed to a fifty- gun ship, and intends to take him with him. He says he will be here in a few days, and " '^ And what, dearest?" said Mrs. Campbell. " He says his time will be short, but he hopes you wonH object to his bringing two of his messmates dov/n with him." '' Poor fellow ! I am sorry that he will be disappointed," replied Mr. Campbell. "You must write to him, Emma, and tell him what has happened." " I must write to him, uncle ? " " Yes, dear Emma, do you write to him," replied Mrs. Campbell ; " your uncle and I have much to attend to." " I will, since you wish me," said Emma, the tears starting in her eyes as she quitted the room. " Mr. Bates, the auctioneer, wishes to see you, sir," said the footman, as he came in. " Request that he will walk in," replied Mr. Campbell. Mr. Bates, the auctioneer, came in and presented a letter to ^Ir. Campbell, who requested him to take a chair wliile he read it. It was from Mv. Douglas Campbell, the new proprietor of the estate, requesting INIr. Bates would ascer- tain if !Mr. Campbell was willing that the furniture, &c., should be disposed of by valuation, and if so, requesting Mr. Bates to put a liberal value on it, and draw upon him for the amount. "This is very considerate of Mr. Douglas Campbell," observed Mrs. Campbell ; " of course, my dear, you can have no objection?" " None whatever ; return my best thanks to Mr. Douglas THE SETTLERS IX CANADA. 18 Campbell for his kindness; and, INIr. Bates, if you can possibly value by to-morrow or next day, I should esteem it a favour." '^ It shall be done, sir,*' replied Mr. Bates, who then rose and took I:is leave. As soon as the valuation was finished, Mr. Campbell was enabled to make an estimate of what remained to them out of the property, and found that the whole sum amounted to between seventeen and eighteen hundred pounds. !i it , CHAPTER III. AL FRED's advice. IT may appear strange that, after having been in possession of the estate for ten years, and considering that he had younger children to provide for, Mr. Campbell had not laid up a larger sum; but this can be fully explained. As I before said, the estate was in very bad order when Mr. Campbell came into possession, and he devoted a large portion of the income to improving it ; and, secondly, h ad expended a considerable sum in building almshouse? and schools, Avorks which he would not delay, as he considered them as religious obligations. The consequence was, that it was not until a year before the claim was made to the estate that he had commenced laying by for his younger children ; and as the estate -"ras then worth £2,000 per annum more than it was at the time that he came into possession of it, he had resolved to put by j65,000 per annum, and had done so for twelve months. The enormous legal expenses had, however, swallowed up this sum, and more, as we have already stated ; and thus he was left a poorer man by some hmidreds than he was when the property fell to him. The day after the valuation the eldest son, Henry, made his appearance; he seemed much dejected, more so than his parents, and those who knew him, would have supposed. It was, however, ascribed to his feeling for his father and mother, rather than for himself. Many were the consultations held by Mr. and Mrs. Camp- bell as to their future plans; but nothing at all feasible, or 14 THE SElTLEPiS IX CAXADA. 15 likely to pro\'c advantageous, suggested itself to tliem. AVitli only sixteen or seventeen hundred pounds, they scarcely knew where to go or how to act. Return to his profession ]\Ir. Campbell knew that he could not, with any chance of sup- porting his family. His eldest son, Henry, might obtain a situation, but he was really fit for nothing but the bar or holy orders ; and how were they to support him till he could support himself? Alfred, who was now a master's mate, could, it is true, support himself, but it would be with difiiculty, and there was little chance of his promotion. Then there were the two other boys, and the two girls growing up fast ; in short, a family of eight people. To put so small a sum in the funds would be useless, as they could not live upon the interest which it would give, and how to employ it they knew not. They canvassed the matter over and over, but without success, and each night they laid their heads upon the pillow more and more disheartened. They were all ready to leave the Hall, but knew not where to direct their steps when they left it ; and thus they continued wavering for a Aveek, until they were embraced by their son Alfred, who had made all speed to join them as soon as the ship had been paid off. After the first joy of meeting between those who had been separated so long was over, Mr. Campbell said, " Vm sorry, Alfred, that I could not give your messmates anv fishin?/' " And so am I, and so were they, for your sakes, my dear father and mother; but what is, is — and what can't be helped, can't — so we must make the best of it ; but where's Henrv and mv cousins ? " ^' They are walking in the park, Alfred : you had better join them ; they are most anxious to see you." " I will, mother; let us get over these Imggings and kissings, and then we shall be more rational : so good-bye for half an hour," said Alfred, kissing his mother again, and then hasten- ing out of the room. I ! ^i 16 THE SETTLERS IN CAXADA. " His spirits are not subdued, at all events^'* observed Mrs. Campbell. " I thank God for it.'' Alfred soon fell in with his brother and his cousins, Mary and Emma, and after the huggings and kissings, as he termed them, were over, he made inquiries into the real state of his father's affairs. After a short conversation, Henry, who was very much depressed in his spirits, said, " Mary and Emma, perhaps you will now go in; I wish to have some conversation with Alfred." " You are terribly out of heart, Harry," observed Alfred, after his cousins had left them. '^ Are things so very bad ? " " They are bad enough, Alfred ; but what makes me so low-spirited is, that I fear my folly has made them worse." ^^ How so ? " replied Alfred. "The fact is, that my father has but £1,700 left in the world, a sum small enough ; but what annoys me is this. When I was at college, little imagining such a reverse of fortune, I anticipated my allowance, because I knew I could pay at Christmas, and I ran in debt about .£200. My father always cautioned me not to exceed my allowance, and thinks that I have not done so. Now, I cannot bear the idea of leaving college in debt, and, at the same time, it will be a heavy blow to my poor father, if he has to part with £200, out of his triHing remainder, to pay my debt. This is what has made me so unhappy. I cannot bear to tell him, because I feel convinced that he is so honourable, he will pay it immediately. I am mad with myself, and really do not know what to do. I do nothing but reproach myself all day, and I cannot sleep at night. I have been very foolish, but I am sure you will kindly enter into my present feelings. I waited till you came home, because I thought you had better tell my father the fact, for I feel as if I should die with shame and vexation." " Look you, Harry," replied Alfred, " as for outrunning the constable, as we term it at sea, it's a very common thing, ISW'' THE SETTLERS IN CAXADA, 11 and, all things considered, no great harm done, when you suppose that you have the means, and intend to pay; so don't lay tliat to heart. That you would give your right hand not to have done so, as things have turned out, I really believe ; but, however, there is no occasion to fret any more about it, I have received three years' pay, and the prize-money for the last eighteen months, and there is still some more due, for a French privateer. Altogether it amounts to £250, which 1 had intended to have made over to my father, now that he is on a lee-shore ; but it will come to the same thing, whether I give it to you to pay your debts, or give it to him, as he will pay them, if you do not ; so here it is, take Avhat you want, and hand me over what's left. My father don't know that I have any money, and now he won't know it ; at the same time he won't know that you owe any ; so that squares the account, and he will be as well off as ever." "Thank you, my dear Alfred; you don't know what a relief this will be to my mind. Now I can look my father in his face." " I hope you will ; we are not troubled with such delicate feelings on board ship, Harry. I should have told him the truth long before this. I couldn't bear to keep anything on my conscience. If this misfortune had happened last cruize, I should have been just in your position ; for I had a tailor's bill to pay as long as a frigate's pennant, and not enough in my pocket to buy a mouse's breakfast. Now, let's go in again and be as merry as possible, and cheer them up a little." Alfred's high spirits did certainly do much to cheer them all up; and after tea, Mr. Campbell, who had previously consulted his wife, as soon as the servant had quitted the room, entered on a full explanation of the means which were left to them ; and stated that he wished in his difficulty to put the question before the whole family, and ascertain whether any project might come into their heads upon which 2 % 18 THE SETTLERS IN CANADA, they mlglit decide and act. Henry, who had recovered his spirits since the assistance he had received from Alfred, was desired to speak first. He replied : "My dear father and mother, if you cannot between yo hit upon any plan, I am afraid it is not likely that I can assist you. All I have to say is, that whatever may be decided upon, I shall most cheerfully do my duty towards you and my brothers and sisters. My education has not been one likely to be very useful to a poor man, but I am ready to work with my hands as well as with my head to the best of my abilities." " That I am sure of, my dear boy," replied his father. " Now, Alfred, we must look to you as our last hope, for your two cousins are not likely to give us much advice." " Well, father, I have been thinking a good deal about it, and I have a proposal to make which may at first startle you, but it appoars to me that it is our only, and our best resource. The few hundred pounds which you have left are of no use in this country, except to keep you from starving for a year or two; but in another country they may be made to be worth as many thousands. In this country, a large family becomes a heavy charge and expense ; in another country, the more children you have, the richer man you are. If, therefore, you would consent to transport your family and your present means into another country, instead of being a poor, you might be a rich man." " What country is that, Alfred ? " "^ Why, father, the purser of our ship had a brother, who, soon after the French were beaten out of the Canadas, went out there to try his fortune. He had only three hundred pounds in the world; he has been there now about four years, and I read a letter from him which the purser received ♦vhen the frigate arrived at Portsmouth, in which lie states that he is doing well, and getting rich fast ; that he has a farm of five hundred acres, of which two hundred arc who, went udred four ceived states has a 1 arc ^«J THE SETTLERS IN CAXADA. 10 cleared ; and that if he only had some children large enough to help him, he would soon be worth ten times the money, as he would purchase more land immediately. Land is to be bought there at a dollar an acre, and you may pick and choose. With your money, you might buy a large property; with your children, you might improve it fast ; and in a few years, you would, at all events, be comfortable, if not flourishing, in your circumstances. Your children would work for you, and you would have the satisfaction of know- ing that you left them independent and happy." *' I acknowledge, my dear boy, that you have struck upon a plan which has much to recommend it. Still there are drawbacks." " Drawbacks ! " replied Alfred ; " yes, to be sure there are. If estates were to be picked up for merely going out for them, there would not be many left for you to choose ; but, my dear father, I know no drawbacks which cannot be sur- mounted. Let us see what these drawbacks are. First, hard labour j occasional privation ; a log hut, till we can get a better; severe winter; isolation from the world; occasional danger, even from wild beasts and savages. I grant these are but sorry exchanges for such a splendid mansion as this — fine fui'niture, excellent cooking, polished society, and the interest one feels for what is going on in our own country, which is daily communicated to us. Now, as to hard labour, I and Henry will take as much of that off your hands as we can ; if the winter is severe, there is no want of firewood ; if the cabin is rude, at least we will make it comfortable ; if we are shut out from the world, we shall have society enough among ourselves ; if we are in danger, we will have firearms and stout hearts to defend ourselves ; and, really, I do not see but we may be very happy, very comfortable, and, at all events, very independent." •'Alfred, you talk as if you were going with us," said Mrs. Campbell. 2—2 'I I iif 20 THE SETTLEItS IN CANADA. ''And do you tliiuk that I am not, my dear mother? Do you imagine that I would remain here when you were there, and my presence would be useful ? No, no ! I love the service, it is true, but I know my duty, which is, to assist my father and mother : in fact, I prefer it ; a midshipman's ideas of independence aro very great — and I had rather range the wilds of America free and independent than remain in the service and have to touch my hat to every junior lieutenant, perhaps for twenty years to come. If you go, I go, that is certain. "Why, I should be miserable if you went without me ; I should dream every night that an Indian had run away with Mary, or that a bear had eaten up my little Emma.'' " Well, 1^11 take my chancft of the Indian," replied Mary Percival. " And I of the bear," said Emma. '' Perhaps he'll only hug me as tight as Alfred did when he came home." " Thank you, Miss, for the comparison," replied Alfred, laughing. ''I certainly consider that your proposal, Alfred, merits due reflection," observed Mrs. Campbell. " Your father and I will consult, and perhaps by to-morrow morning we may have come to a decision. Now we had better all go to bed.'' " I shall dream of the Indian, I am sure," said Mary. " And I shall dream of the bear," added Emma, looking archly at Alfred. " And I shall dream of a very pretty girl that I saw at Portsmouth," said Alfred. " I don't believe you," replied Emma. Shortly afterwards Mr. Campbell rang the bell for the servants ; family prayers were read, and all retired in good spirits. The next morning they all met at an early hour ; and after Mr. Campbell had, as was his invariable rule, read a portion of the Bible, and a prayer of thankfulness, they sat down to breakfast. After breakfast was over, Mr. Campbell said — THE SETTLEIiS IX CANADA, 21 '' ;My dear children, last night, after you had left us, your mother and I had a long consultation, and we have decided that we have no alternative left us but to follow the advice wliicli Alfred has given; if, then, you are all of the same opiuion as we are, we have resolved that we will try our fortunes in the Canadas." '• I am certainly of that opinion," replied Henry, ''And you, my girls ?^^ said Mr. Campbell. "We will follow you to the end of the world, uncle,'* replied ^lary, " and try if we can by any means in our power repay your kindness to two poor orphans/' ;Mr. and Mrs. Campbell embraced their nieces, for they wore much affected by INIary's reply. After a pause, !Mrs. Campbell said — " Now that we have come to a decision, we must commence our arrangements immediately. How shall we dispose of ourselves ? Come, Alfred and Henry, what do you propose doing ? '' " I must return immediately to Oxford, to settle my affairs, and dispose of my books and other property.'' " Shall you have ^^ufficient money, my dear boy, to pay everything? '' said Mr. Campbell. " Yes, my dear father," replied Henry, colouring up a little. " And I," said Alfred, " presume that I can be of no use hci?; therefore I propose that 1 should start for Liverpool tliis afternoon by the coach, for it is from Liverpool that we had better embark. I shall first write to our purser for what information he can procure, and obtain all I can at Liverpool from other people. As soon as I have anything to communi- cate, I will write." ''Write as soon as you arrive, Alfred, whether you have anything to communicate or not; at all events, we shall know of your safe arrival." " I will, my dear mother." *' Have you money, Alfred ? " 22 THE SETTLEIiS IN CAXADA, ^'Yos, quite sufficient, father. I don't travel with four horses." ^' Well, then, we will remain here to paek up, Alfred ; and you must look out for some moderate lodgings for us to go into as soon as we arrive at Liverpool. At what time do the ships sail for Qucbee ? " *' Just about this time, father. This is Mareh, and they will now sail every week almost. The sooner we are off tlie better, that we may be eomfortably housed in before the winter.'* A few hours after this conversation, Henry and Alfred left the Hall upon their several destinations. Islw and i\Irs. Campbell and the two girls had plenty of employment for three or four days in packing up. If; was soon spread through the neighbourhood that they were going to emigrate to Canada ; and the tenants who had held their farms under !Mr. Campbell, all came forward and proiTered their waggons and horses to transport his eft'eets to Liverpool, without his being put to any expense, • In the meantime a letter had been received from Alfred, who had not been idle. He had made acquaintance with some merchants who traded to Canada, and by them had been introduced to two or three persons who had settled there a few years before, and who were able to give him every information. They informed him what was most advisable to take out ; how they were to proceed upon their landing; and what was of more importance, the merchants gave him letters of introduction to English merchants at Quebec, who would afford them every assistance in the selecting and purchasing of land, and in their transport up the country. Alfred had also examined a line timber- ship, which was to sail in three weeks ; and had bargained for the price of their passage, in case they could get ready in time to go by her. He wrote all these particulars to his father, waiting for his reply to act upon his wishes. I and bool grcj^ ciifir for mg ing THE SETTLEPS IX CANADA, 98 Henry returned from Oxford, having settled his accounts, and with tlic produce of the sale of his classics and the other books in his pocket. He was full of spirits, and of the greatest assistance to liis father and mother. Alfred had shown so much judgment in all he had under- taken, that his father wrote to him stating that thoy would be ready for the ship which he named, and that he might engage the cabins, and also at once procure the various articles which they were advised to take out with them, and draw upon liim for the amount, if the people would not Mait for the money. In a fortnight they were all ready; the waggons had left with their effects some days before. ^Mr. Campbell wrote a letter to Mr. Douglas Campbell, thanking him for his kindness and consio'eration to them, and inform- ing him that they should leave Wrexton Hall on the follow- ing day. He only begged, as a favour, that the schoolmaster and schoolmistress of the village school should be continued on, as it was of great importance that the instruction of the poor should not be neglected; and added, that perceiving by the newspapers that Mr. Douglas Campbell had lately married, Mrs. Campbell and he wished him and his wife every happiness, &c., &c. Having despatched this letter, there was nothing more to be done, previous to their departure from the Hail, except to pay and dismiss the few servants who were with them — for Mrs. Campbell had resolved upon taking none out with her. That afternoon they walked round the plantation and park for the last time. Mrs. Campbell and the girls went round the rooms of the Hall to ascertain that everything was left tidy, neat, and clean. The poor girls sighed as they passed by the harp and piano in the drawing-room, for they were old friends. " Never mind, Mary,'' said Emma ; " we have our guitars, and may have music in the woods of Canada without harp or piano." 24 TirE SETTlFIiS IN CANADA, Tlio following morning, the coach, of which they had secured tlic whole of the inside, drove up to the II all door, and they all got in, the tenants and poor people standing round them, all with their hats in their hands out of respect, and wishing them every success as they drove away through the avenue to the park gates. The Hall and the j)ark itself had been long out of siglit before n word was exchanged. W'ishiuij them every success. They checked their tears, but their hearts were too full for them to venture to speak. The day afterwards they arrived at Liverpool, where Alfred had provided lodgings. Everything had been sent on board, and the ship had hauled out in the stream. As they had nothing to detain them on shore, and the captain wished to take advantage of the first fair wind, they all embarked four days after their arrival at Liverpool; and I shall now leave them on board of the London Mfn hanty which was the name of the vessel, making all their little arrangements previous to their sailing, under the superintendence of Alfred, while I give some little more insight into the characters, ages, and dispositions of the family. CHAPTER IV. ]!:^ THE CONVOY ATTACKED. "A /ril. CA!MPBELL was a person of many amiahlc quali- -^'-^ tics. He was a religious, good man, very fond of his wife, to whose opinions he yielded in preference to his own, and very partial to his cliildrcn, to whom lie was in- clined to be over indulgent. He was not a person of much energy of character, but he was sensible and well-informed. His goodness of heart rendered him very liable to be imposed upon, for he never suspected any deceit, notwithstanding that he was continually deceived. His cliaractcr was therefore that of a simple, good, honest man. Mrs. Campbell was well matched with him as a wife, as slic had all that energy and decision of character which was sometimes wanting in her Imsband. Still there was nothing masculine in her manners or appearance ; on the contrary, she was delicate in her form, and very soft in her manners. She had great firmness and self-possession, and had brought up all her children admirably. Obedience to their parents was the principle instilled into them after their duty to God — for she knew too well that a disobedient child can never prosper. If ever there was a woman fitted to meet the diffi- culty and danger which threatened then, it was iSIrs. Camp- bell, for she had courage and presence of mindj joined to activity and cleverness. Henry, the eldest son, was now nearly twenty years of age. He possessed much of the character of his father, was without vice, but rather inclined to inaction than otherwise. Much 25 2G THE SETTLEIiS IN CANADA, was to be ascribed to his education and college life, and more to his natural disposition, Alfred, the sailor, was, on the contrary, full of energy, and active in everything, patient and laborious, if required, and never taking anything in hand without finishing it, if possible, lie was rough, but not rude, both in his speech and his manners, very kind-hearted, at the same time very confident in himself and afraid of nothing. Mary Percival was a very aailable, reflective girl, qaiet without being sad, not often indulging in conversation, except when alone with iier sister Emma. She was devotedly at- tached to her uncle and aunt, and was capable of more than she had any idea of herself, for she was of a modest disposition, and thought humbly of herself. Her disposition was sweet, and was portrayed in her countenance. She was now seven- teen years old, and very much admired. Her sister Emma, who was but fifteen, was of a very different disposition, natura'\y gay, and inclined to find amusement in everything; cheerful as a lark, and singing from morning to night. Her disposition, owing to Mrs. Campbell's care and attention, was equally amiable as her sister's, and her high spirits seldom betrayed her into indis- cretion. She was the life of the family when Alfred was away : he only was her equal in high spirits. Percival, the third boy, was now twelve years old ; he was a quiet, clever lad, very obedient and very attentive to what was told him, very fond of obtaining information, being naturally vcrj inquisitive. John, the fourth boy, was ten years old ; a sturdy, John Bull sort of boy, not very fond of learning, but a well-disposed boy in most tilings. He preferred anything to his book ; at the same time, he was obedient, and tried to keep up his attention as well as he could, which was all that could be expected from a boy of his age. He was very slow iii every- thing, very quiet, and seldom spoke unless first spoken to. Ik THE SETTLEJiS IX rA^\lDA. 27 Tic ^as not silly, although many people would have thought liim so, but he certainly was a very strange boy, and it was difficult to say what he would turn out. I have now described the family as they appeared at the time that they embarked on board of the London Merchant ; and have only to add, that on the third day after their em- barkation, they made sail with ?, fair wii^d, and ran down the Irish Channel. The London Merchant sailed for Cork, where the North American convoy were to assemble. At the time we speak of, the war had re- commenced between tliis country and the Trench, who were suffering all the horrors of the Revolution. On their arrival at Cork, our party recovered a little from the sea-sickness to which all are subject on their first embarkation. They fovuid themselves at anchor with more tlian a hundred merchant vessels, among which were to be perceived the lofty masts and spars of a large fifty-gun ship, and two small frigates, which were appointed to convoy them to their destination. The rest of the party, still suffering, soon went down below again, but Alfred remained on deck leaning against the bulwarks of the vessel, his eyes and his thoughts intently fixed upon the streaming pennants of the men-of-war, and a tear rolled down his cheek, as he was reminded that he no longer could follow up his I'avourite profession. The sacrifice that he had made \o his family was indeed great. ITc had talked lightly of ii hefore th^m, not wis!iing tliom to believe that it was so. lie hivd not told his father ho^ l^c liad passed his examination for iicutcnant before he had been paid off at Portsmouth; and that his captain, wlio was Ycry partial to him, had promised that he should soon ]>o advanced in the service. lie had not told them that all his wishes, all his daily hopes, the most anxious desire of iris existence, which was to become a post-captain> ".ad in command of a fine frigate, were blighted by this si< vifice he hid made for tlnm ^ 28 THE SETTLEBS IN CANADA, and their comfort. He had concealed all this, and assumed a mirth which he did not feel ; but now that he was alone, and the pennant was once more presented to his view, his regrets could not be controlled. He sighed deeply, and turning away with his arms folded, said to himself, " I have done my duty. It is hard, after having served so long, and now just arrived at the time in which I have reason to expect my reward — to rise in the service — distinguish myself by my zeal, and obtain a reputation, which, if it pleased God, I would have done — very hard, to have to leave it now, and to be hid in the woods, with an axe in my hand ; but how could I leave my father, my mother, and my brothers and sisters, to encounter so much difficulty and privation by themselves, when I have a strong arm to help them. No, no ! — I have done my duty to those who ever did their duty to me, and I trust that my own con- science will prove my reward, and check that repining which we are too apt to feel when it pleases Heaven to blight, what appear to be, our fairest prospects. . . I say, my good fellow," said Alfred, after a while, to a man in a boat, " what is the name of that fifty-gun ship ? " " I donH know which ship has fifty guns, or which has a hundred;*^ replied the Irishman, ''but if you mean the biggest, she is called the Portsmouth. "The Portsmouth! the very ship Captain Ijumley was appointed to," cried Alfred. '' I must go on board." Alfred ran down to the cabin, and requested the captain of the transport, wlioes name was Wilson, to allow him the small boat to go on board the man-of-war. His request was granted, and Alfred was soon up the side of the Portsmouth. There were some of his old messmates on the quarter-deck, who welcomed him heartily, for he was a great favourite. Shoi'tly afterwards, he sent down a message by the steward, requesting that Captain Lumley would see him, and was immediately afterwards ordered to go into the cabin. Well, Mr. Campbell," said Captain Lumley, ''so you tf THE SETTLEnS IN CANADA. 29 have joined us at last ; better late than never. You're but just in time. I thought you would soon get over that foolish whim of yourSj which you mentioned in your letter to me, of leaving the service^ just after you had passed, and had such good chance of promotion. "What could have put it in your head ? '* ^'Nothing, sir/' replied Alfred, "but my duty to my parents. It is a most painful step for me to take, but 1 leave you to judge whether I can do other wise.'' Alfred then detailed to Captain Lumley all that had oc- curred, the resolution which his father and mother had taken, and their being then on board the timber-ship, and about to proceed to their new destination. Captain Lumley heard Alfred's story without interruption, and then, after a pause, said, " I think you are right, my boy, and it does you honour. Where you are going to, I have no doubt that your courage and your protection will be most important. Yet it is a pity you should be lost to the service.'' " I feel most sincerely, sir, I assure you, but " " But you sacrifice yourself; I know that. I admire the resolution of your father and mother. Few could have the courage to have taken such a step— few women, especially. I shall call upon them, and pay my respects. In half an hour I shall be ready, and you shall accompany me, and introduce me. In the meantime you can go and see your old messmates." Alfred left the cabin, much flattered by the kindness of Captain Lumley, and went down to his former messmates, Avitli whom he remained until the boatswain piped away the crew of the captain's barge. He then went on deck, and as soon as the captain came up, he went into tlie boat. The captain followed, and they were soon on board of the London Merchant. Alfred introduced Captain Lumley to his father and mother ; and in the course of half an hour, being mutually pleased with each other, an intimacy was formed, when Captain 80 THE SETTLEBS IN CANADA, L'^arcv observed — '* I presume, that much as you may require your son's assistance on your arrival at Canada, you can dispense with his presence on board of this vessel. My reason for making this observation is, that no chance should ever be thrown away. One of my lieutenants wishes to leave the ship on family concerns. He has applied to me, and I have considered it my duty to refuse him, now that we are on the point of sailing, and I am unable to procure another. But for your son's sake, I will now permit him to go, and will, if you will allow him to come on board of the Portsmouth , give Alfred an acting lieutenant's order. Should anything occur on the passage out, and it is not at all impossible, it will insure his promotion ; even if nothing occurs, I will have his acting order c. firmer) At Quebec, he shall, of course, leave the ship, and ,;^ j v ith you. I don't pretend to detain him from his duty; L . y.u will observe, that if he does obtain his rank, he will also obtain his 1 alf-pay, which, if he remains in Canada with you, will be a great assistance ; and if things should turn out so well, that you can, after a year or two, do without him, and allow him to return to the service, he will then have already gained the most important step, and will, I have no doubt, soon rise to the command of a ship. I will give you till to-morrow to decide. Alfred can come on board in the morning, and let me know." "I think I may say. Captain Lumley," replied INIra. Campbell, " that my husband could have but one reason in hesitating a moment, and that is, to ascertain whether I woidd like to jDart Avith my son during our passage out. I should, indeed, be a very weak woman, if I did not make such a trifling sacrifice for his benefit, and at the same time, feel most grateful to you for your kind intentions towards him. I rather think that Mr. Campbell will not find it necessary to have till to-morrow morning to consider the proposal j but I leave him to answer for himself.'' *' I can assure you, Captain Lumley, that Mrs. Campbell THE SETTLERS IN CANADA, 81 has only expressed my own feelings, and, as far as we are concerned, your oft'er is most gratefully accepted." ''Then," replied Captain Lumley, "Alfred has only to make his appearance on board of the Portsmouth to-morrow morning, and he will find his acting order ready for him. AVc sail, I believe, the day after, if the weather is at all favourable ; so, if I have not another opportunity to pay my respects to you, you must allow me to say farewell now. I shall keep my eye upon your vessel during the passage ; at all events, Alfred will, I^m very sure." Captain Lumley shook hands with Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, bowed to the rest of the cabin party, and quitted the ship. As he went over the side, he observed to Alfred, " I perceive you have some attractions in your party. It is quite melancholy to think that those pretty cousins of yours should be buried in the woods of Canada. To-morrow, at nine o'clock, then, I shall expect you. — Adieu ! " Although the idea of Alfred leaving them during the passage out was not pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were most happy at the chance which had offered itself for their son's advantage, and seemed in good spirits when he took leave of them on the following morning. '' Captain Wilson, you sail so well, that I hope you will keep close to us all the passage out," observed Alfred, as he was taking leave. " Except you happen to come to action with an enemy, and then I shall haul off to a respectful distance, Mr. Alfred," replied Captain Wilson, laughing. " That, of course. Cannon-balls were never invented for ladies, although they have no objection to balls — have they, Emma ? Well, good-bye ! once more. You can often see me with the spy-glass, if you feel inclined. llccoUeet that." Alfred shoved off in the boat, and was soon on board of the Portsmouth. The following day they sailed with a fair wind ,!0 1 = V: |!i ;:M 33 THE SETTLERS IN CANADA, and moderate weather, the convoy now increased to 120 vessels. We must leave Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and family on board the London Merchant, and follow Alfred in the Ports- nioulh, during the passage to Quebec. For several days the weather was moderate, although the wind was not always fair, and the convoy was kept together, and in good order. The London Merchant was never far from the Portsmouth, and Alfred employed a large portion of his time, when he was not keeping his watch, in keeping his spy-glass upon the vessel, and watching the motions of his cousins and the rest of the family. On board of the London Merchant they were similarly occupied, and very often a handkerchief was waved by way of salute and recognition. At last they arrived off the banks of Newfoundland, and were shrouded 1; a heavy fog, the men-of-war constantly firing guns, to inform the merchant-ships in what direction they were to stcci, aua die merchant-vessels of the convoy ringing their bells to warn each other, that they might not be run foul of. The fog lasted two days, and was siill continuing when the party on board the London Merchant, just as they were sitting down to dinner in the cabin, heard a noise and bustle on deck. Captain Wilson ran hastily up, and found that his vessel had been boarded by a French boat's crew, who had beaten down the men and taken possession. As there was no help, all he could do was to go down to the cabin, and inform his passengers that they were prisoners. The shock of this intelligence was very great, as may be supposed, but still there was no useless lamentation or weeping. One thing is certain, that this news quite spoilt their appetite for their dinner, which, however, was soon despatched' by the French officer and his men, after the boat had left, and the vesseFs head had been put in an opposite direction. Captain Wilson, who had returned on deck, came down in THE SETTLEIiS IN CANADA, 33 about a quarter of an hour, and informed tlic party, who were silently brooding over this sudden ehangc in their prospects, that the wind was very light, and that lie thought the fog was clearing off a little, and that if it (lid so before it was dark, he was in great hopes that they should be recaptured. This intelligence appeared to revive the hopes of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and they were still more encouraged when they heard the sounds of guns at no very great distance. In a few minutes afterwards the cannonading became very furious, and the Frenchmen who were on board began to show strong signs of uneasiness. The fact was, that a French squadron, of one sixty-gun ship and two corvettes, had been on the look-out for the convoy, and had come in among them during the fog. They had captured and taken possession of several vessels before they were discovered, but the sixty-gun ship at last ran very near to the Portsmouth, and Alfred, who had tlie watch, and was on a sharp look-out, soon perceived through the looming fog, that she was not one of the convoy. He ran down to acquaint the captain, and the men were immediately ordered to their quarters, without beating the drum, or making any noise that might let the enemy know they were so near. The yards were then braced in, to cheek the way of the Ports- mouth, so that the strange vessel might come up with her. Silence was kept fore and aft, not a whisper was to be heard ; and as the Frenchmen neared them, they perceived a boat putting off from her to board another vessel close to them, and also heard the orders given to the men in the French language. This was sufficient for Captain Lumlcy : he put the helm down, and poured a raking broadside into the enemy, who was by no means prepared for such a sudden salute, although her guns were cast loose, ready for action, in ease of accident. The answer to the broadside was a cry of ^' Vive la Repuhlique ! '' and iu a few seconds both ships 3 ,i'i 1 1 1 1 . i! ( I'1)' I 84 THE SETTLERS IN CANADA, were hotly engaged — the Portsmouth having the advantage of lying upon the bow of her antagonist. As is often the case, the heavy cannonading brought on a dead calm, and the two ships remained in their respective positions, except that the Portsmouth's was the more favour- able, having drawn ahead of the French vessel, so that her broadside was poured into her opponent, without her being able to return the fire from more than four or five of her guns. The fog became more opaque than ever; the two ships had neared each other considerably or it would have been impossible to distin- guish. AH that they could see from the deck of the Portsmouth was thejibboom and cap of the bowsprit of the Frenchman ; the rest of Ucrbroadside was poured into her opponent. \iQ,x boWSprit, and her whole hull, were lost in the impenetrable gloom ; but that was sufficient for the men to direct their guns, and the fire from the Portsmouth was most rapid, although the extent of its execution was unknown. After half an hour of incessant broadsides, the two vessels had approached each other so close, that the jib- boom of the Frenchman was pointed between the fore and main rigging of the Portsmouth. Captain Lumley immediately gave orders to lash the Frenchman's bowsprit to his mainmast, and this was accomplished by the first lieutenant, Alfred, and the seamen, without any serious loss, for the fog was still so thick that the Frenchmen on their forecastle could not perceive what was doing at their bowsprit's cap. "She is ours now,'' said Captain Lumley to the first lieutenant. THE SETTLEIiS IN CANADA, 85 " Yes, sir, — fast enough. I think, if the fog were to clear away, they would haul down their colours.^' "Not till the last, depend upon it," replied Captain Lumley. " Fire away there, on the main-deck, give them no time to take breath. Mr. Campbell, tell the second lieutenant to let the foremost lower deck guns be pointed more aft. I say, not till the last," repeated Captain Lumley to the first lieu- tenant ; " these Republicans will take u great deal of beating, even upon the water." " It's clearing up, sir, to the northward a little," said the master. "I see — yes, it isj i) " ti " Ah ! tliat sounds better. After an liour's conversation, ^lartin Super was dismissed; the whole of the family (except Alfred, who was not at home) very much pleased with what they had seen of him. A few days after this, !Martin Super, who had now entered upon service, and was very busy with Alfred, with whom he had already become a favourite, was sent for by Mr. Campbell, who read over to him the inventory of the articles which they had, and inquired of him if there was anything else which might be necessary or advisable to take with them. " You said something about guns,'* replied ^lartin, ''what sort of guns did you mean ? " " We have three fowling-pieces and three muskets, besides pistols." "Fowling-pieces — they arc bird-guns, I believe — no use at all; muskets are soldiers' tools — no use; pistols are pops, and nothing better. You have no rifles ; you can't go into the woods without rifles. I have got mine, but you must have some." "Well, I believe you are right, Martin; it never occurred to me. How many ought we to have ? " " Well, that's according — how many be you in family ? " " We are five males and three females." "Well, then, sir, say ten rifles; that will be quite suffi- cient. Two spare ones in case of accident," replied Martin. " Why, Martin," said Mrs. Campbell, " you do not mean that the children and these young ladies and I are to fire off rifles?" " I do mean to say, ma'am, that before I was as old as that little boy," pointing to John, "I could hit a mark well; and a woman ought at least to know how to prime and load a rifle, even if she does not fire it herself. It is a deadly weapon, ma'am, and the greatest leveller in creation, for the trigger pulled by a child will settle the business cf the stoutest man. I don't mean to say that we may be called to use them 4—2 62 TIflJ Sl'/lTLmtS IN CANADA, in that May, hut it's always better to have thcni, and to let other people know that you have them, and all ready loaded too, if reciuircd.'^ '* Well, Martin,'^ said ^fr. Campbell, " I agree with you, it is better to be well prepared. AVe will have the ten rifles, it' we can all'ord to purchase them. What will they cost ? '' ** About sixteen dollars will purchase the best, sir; but 1 think I had better choose them for you, and try them before you purchase/' '^ Do so, then. Super. Alfred will go with you as soon as he comes back, and you and he can settle the matter/' '* Why, Super,'' observed Mrs. Campbell, " you have quite frightened us at the idea of so many firearms being required." ^^ If Pontiac was alive, missus, they would all be required, but he's gone now ; still there are many out-lying Indians, as we call them, who are no better than they should be ; and I always like to sec rifles ready loaded. Why, ma'am, sup- pose now that all the men were out in the woods, and a bear should pay you a visit during our absence, would it not be just as well for to have a loaded rifle ready for him; and would not you or the young misses willingly prefer to pull the trigger at him than to be hugged in his fashion ? " " Martin Super, you have quite convinced me ; I shall not only learn to load a rifle but to fire one also." "And I'll teach the boys the use of thera, ma'am, and they will then add to your defence." " You shall do so, Martin,'' replied Mrs. Campbel' • ' I am convinced that you are quite right." Wlien Super had quitted the room, which he i* soon afterwards, Mr. Campbell observed — " I hope, my dear, thut you and the girls are not terrified by the remarks of ^Martin. It is necessary to be well armed when isolated as we shall be, and so far from any assistance ; but it docs not follow, because Tin: settlkhs ix rAXAn.i. r>3 ^\'Q ought to f)C prepared against danger, tliat such danger shouhl oceur.'' "I can answer for myself, my dear Cam[)l)ell," replied his wife; *'I am prepared, if necessary, to meet danger, and do what a weak woman can do: and I feel what ^NlMrtin savs is hut too true — that, with a rifle in the liand, a woman or a eiiild is on a par with the strongest man.'* "And I, my dear uncle,'' said ^Mary Pereival, "shall, I trust, with the blessing of God, know how to do my duty, liowever peculiar the circumstances may he to a female." " And I, my dear uncle," followed up Emma, laughing, " infinitely prefer firing off a rifle to being hugged by a bear or an Indian, because of two evils one should always choose the least." *' Well, then, I sec Martin has done no harm ; ])ut, on the eontrary, he has done good. It is always best to ])e prepared for the worst, and to trust to Providence for aid in peril." At last all the purchases were completed, and everything was packed up and ready for embarkation. Another message from the Governor was received, stating that in three days the troops would be embarked, and also informing Mr. Campbell that if he had not purchased any cows or horses, the officer at Fort Frontignac had more cattle than were requisite, and could supply him; which, perhaps, would be preferable to carrying them up so far. Mr. Campbell had spoken about, but not finally settled for, the cows, and therefore was glad to accept the Governor's offer. This message was accom- panied with a note of invitation to Mr. Campbell, the ladies, and Henry and Alfred, to take a farewell dinner at Govern- ment House the day before their departure. The invitation was accepted, and Mr. Campbell was introduced to the officer eommanding the detachment which was about to proceed to Fort Frontignac, and received from him every assurance of his doing all he could to make them comfortable. The kind- ness of the Governor did not end here ; he desired the officer 'II H THE SETTLERS IN CANADA. to take two lar^o tents for the use of ^Ir. Campbell, to be returned to the fort when the house had been built, and they were completely settled. He even proposed that Mrs. Camp- bell and the Misses Percival should remain at Government House until ^Ir. Campbell had made every preparation to receive them ; but this Mrs. Campbell -would not consent to> and, with many thanks, she declined the ofler. CHAPTER VII. THE STORY OF PONTIAC. A LTHOUGH it was now the middle of May,H was but a ■^-^ few days before their departure that there was tlie least sign of verdure, or the trees had burst into leaf ; but in the course of the three days before they quitted Quebec, so rapid was the vegetation, that it appeared as if summer had come upon them all at once. The heat was also very great, although, when they had landed, the weather was piercing cold ; but in Canada, as well as in all Northern America, the transitions from heat to cold, and from cold to heat, are very rapid. My young readers will be surprised to hear that, when the winter sets in at Quebec, all the animals required for the winter's consumption are at once killed. If the troops are numerous, perhaps three or four hundred bullocks are slaugh- tered and hung up. Every family kill their ^ attic, their sheep, pigs, turkeys, fowls, etc., and all arc put up in the garrets, where the carcases immediately freeze hard, ai.u remain quite good and sweet during the six or seven months of severe winter which occur m that climate. When any portion of meat is to be cooked, it is gradually thawed in lukewarm water, and after that is put to the fire. If put at once to the fire in its frozen state, it spoils. There is another strange circumstance which occurs in these cold latitudes ; a small fish, called the snow-fish, is caught during the winter by making holes in the thick ice ; and those fish, coming to the holes in thousands to breathe, are thrown out with hand-nets 55 66 THE SETTLEPS IN CANADA. upon the ice, where they become in a few minutes frozen quite hard, so that, if you wish it, you may break them in half like a rotten stick. The cattle are fed upon these fish during the winter months. But it has been proved — which is very strange — that if, after they have been frozen for twenty- four hours or more, you put these fish into water and gradually thaw them as you do the meat, they will recover and swim about again as well as ever. To proceed, however, with our history. Mr. Campbell found that, after all his expenses, he had still three hundred pounds left, and this money he left in the Quebec Bank, to use as he might find necessary. His expenditure had been very great. First, there was the removal of so large a family, and the passage out ; then he had procured at Liverpool a large quantity of cutlery and tools, furniture, &c., all of which articles were cheaper there than at Quebec. At Quebec he had also much to purchase : all the most expensive portion of his house; such as window^s ready glazed, stoves, boarding for floors, cupboards, and partitions ; salt provisions, crockery of every description, two small waggons ready to be put together, several casks of nails, and a variety of things which it would be too tedious to mention. Procuring these, with the expenses of living, had taken away all his money, except the three hundred pounds I have mentioned. It was on the 13th of May that the embarkation took place, and it was not until the afternoon that all was pre- pared, and Mrs. Campbell and her nieces were conducted dow^n to the bateaux, which lay at the wharf, with the troops already on board of them. The Governor and his aides- de-camp, besides many other influential people of Quebec, escorted them down, and as soon as they had paid their adieus, the word was given, the soldiers in the bateaux gave three cheers, and away they went from the wharf into the stream. For a short time there was waving of handkerchiefs and other tokens of good-will on the part of those who were '' a THE SETTLERS IX CAXABA. 87 on the wharf; but that was soon left bcliind them, and the family found themselves separated from their acquaintances and silently listening to the measured sound of the oars, as they dropped into the water. And it is not to be wondered at that thev were silent, for all were occupied with their own thoughts. They called to mind the beautiful park at Wexton, which they had quitted, after having resided there so long and so happily ; the hall, with all its splendour and all its comfort, rose up in their remembrance; each room with its furniture, each window with its view, was recalled to their memories; they had crossed the Atlantic, and were now about to leave civiliza- tion and comfort behind them — to isolate themselves in the Canadian woods — to trust to their own resources, their own society, and their own exertions. It was, indeed, the com- mencement of a new life, and for which they felt themselves little adapted, after the luxuries they had enjoyed in their former condition; but if their thoughts and reminiscencea made them grave and silent, they did not make them despair- ing or repining ; they trusted to that Power who alone could protect — who gives and who takes away, and doeth with us as He judges best ; and if hope was not buoyant in all of them, still there was confidence, resolution, and resignation. Gradually they were roused from their reveries by the beauty of the scenery and the novelty of what met their sight ; the sono;s, also, of fi- Canadian boatmen were musical and cheering, and by degrees, they had all recovered their usual good spirits. Alfred was the first to shake off his melancholy feelings and to attempt to remove them from others ; nor was he un- successful. The officer who commanded the detachment of troops, and who was in the same bateaux with the family, iiad respected their silence upon their ^leparture from the wharf — perhaps he felt as much as they did. His name was Sinclair, and his rank that of sen'o j'lptain in the regiment 68 THE SETTLERS IN CANADA. — a handsome, florid young man, tall and well made, very gentleman-like, and very gentle in his manners. " How very beautiful the foliage is on that point, mother," said Alfred, first breaking the silence, "what a contrast between the leaves of the sycamore, so transparent and yellow, with the sun behind them, and the new shoots of the spruce fir." " It is indeed very lovely," replied Mrs. Campbell ; " and the branches of the trees, feathering down as they do to the surface of the water " — "Like good Samaritans," said Emma, "extending their arms, that any unfortunate drowning person who was swept away by the stream might save himself by their assistance." " I had no idea that trees had so much charity or reflec- tion, Emma," rejoined Alfred. " I cannot answer for their charity, but, by the side of this clear water, you must allow them reflection, cousin," replied Emma. "I presume you v»ill add vanity to their attributes?" answered Alfred; "for they certainly appear to be hanging over the stream that they may look and admire themselves in the glassy mirror." " Pretty well that for a midshipman ; I was not aware that they use such choice language in a cockpit," retorted the young lady. " Perhaps not, cousin," answered Alfred ; " but when sailors are in the company of ladies, they become refined, from the association." "Well, I must admit, Alfred, that you are a great deal more polished after you have been a month on shore." " Thank you, cousin Emma, even for that slight admission," replied Alfred laughing. " But what is that," said ^lary Percival, " at the point, is it a village — one, two, three houses — just opening upon us? " " That is a raft, Miss Percival, which is coming down the ri TUE SETTLERS IN CANADA. 60 river/' replied Captain Sinclair. " You will sec when wc arc nearer to it, that perhaps it covers two acres of water, and there are three tiers of timber on it. These rafts are worth many thousand pounds. They are first framed with logs, fastened by wooden tree-nails, and the timber phiced within the frame. There are, perhaps, from forty to a hundred people on this raft to guide it down the stream, and the houses you see are built on it for the accommodation of these people. I have seen as many as fifteen houses upon a raft, which will sometimes contain the cargoes of thirty or forty large ships." " It is very wonderful how they guide and direct it down the stream," said Mr. Campbell. '' It is very dexterous ; and it seems strange that such an enormous mass can be so guided, but it is done, as you will perceive; there are three or four rudders made of long sweeps, and as you may observe, several sweeps on each side." All the party were now standing up in the stern-sheets of the bateaux to look at the people on the raft, who amounted to about fifty or sixty men — now running over the top to one side, and dragging at the sweeps, which required the joint power of seven or eight men to each of them — now passing again over to the opposite sweeps, as directed by the steersman. The bateaux kept well in to the shore, out of the way, and the raft passed them very quickly. As soon as it was clear of the point, as their course to Quebec was now straight, and there was a slight breeze down the river, the people on board of the raft hoisted ten or fifteen sails upon different masts, to assist them in their descent ; and this again excited the admiration of the party. The conversation now became general, until tlie bateaux were made fast to the shores of the river, while the men took their dinners, which had been prepared for them before they left Quebec. After a repose of two hours, they again started, 4 60 TUE SETTLEBS IN CANADA, and at nightfall arrived at St. Anne's, where they found everything ready for t!ieir reception. Although their beds were composed of the leaves of the maize or Indian corn, they were so tired that they found them very comfortable, and at daylight arose quite refreshed, and anxious to continue their route. Martin Super, who, with the two youngest boys, had been placed in a separate boat, had been very attentive to the comforts of the ladies after the debarkation ; and it appeared that he had quite won the hearts of the two boys by his amusing anecdotes during the day. Soon after their embarkation, the name of Pontiac being again mentioned by Captain Sinclair, Mrs. Campbell observed — " Our man Super mentioned that name before. I confess that I do not know anything of Canadian affairs; I know only that Pontiac was an Indian chief. Can you. Captain Sinclair, give us any information relative to a person who appears so well known in the province ? " " I shall be happy, Mrs. Campbell, as far as I am able, to satisfy you. On one point, I can certainly speak with con- fidence, as my uncle was one of the detachment in the fort of Detroit at the time that it was so nearly surprised, and he has often told the history of the affair in my presence. Pontiac was chief of all the Lake tribes of Indians. I will not repeat the names of the different tribes, but his own particular tribe Avas that of the Ottawas. He ruled at the time that the Canadas were surrendered to us by the French. At first, although very proud and haughty, and claiming the sovereignty of the country, he was very civil to the English, or, at least, appeared so to be ; for the French had given us so bad a reputation with all the northern tribes, that they had hitherto shown nothing but the most determined hostility, and appeared to hate our very name. They are now inclined to quiet, and it is to be hoped their fear of us, after the several conflicts between us, will induce them to remain so. fo tl g^ THE SETTLERS IX CAy^VDA. 61 :► You are, perhaps, aware that tlie French liad built many forts at the most commanding spots in the interior and on the lakes, all of which, when they gave up the country, were garrisoned by our troops, to keep the Indians under control. "All these forts are isolated, and communication between them is rare. It was in 1763 that Pontiac first showed his hostility against us, and his determination, if possible, to drive us from the lakes. He was as cunning as he was brave; and, as an Indian, showed more generalship than might be expected — that is, according to their system of war, which is always based upon stratagem. His plan of operation was, to surprise all our forts at the same time, if he possibly could ; and so excellent were his arrangements, that it was only fifteen days after the plan was first laid, that he succeeded in gaining possession of all but three ; that is, he surprised ten out of thirteen forts. Of course, the attacks were made by other chiefs, under his directions, as Pontiac could not be at all the simultaneous assaults.'' " Did he murder the garrisons. Captain Sinclair ? " said Alfred. '^ The major portion of them : some were spared, and after- wards ransomed at high prices. I ought to have mentioned, as a singular instance of the advance of this chief in com- parison with the other Indians, that at this time he issued bills of credit on slips of bark, signed with his totem, the otter; and that these bills, unlike many of more civilized society, were all taken up and paid." '^That is very remarkable in a savage," observed Mrs. Campbell; "but how did Pontiac contrive to surprise all the forts?" "Almost the whole of them were taken by a singular stratagem. The Indians are very partial to, and exceedingly dexterous at, a game called the ' Baggatiway : ' it is played with a ball and a long-handled sort of racket. They divide into two parties, and the object of each party is to drive the C2 THE SETTLEItS IN CAXADA. ball to their own goal. It is something like hurly in England, or golf in Scotland. Many hundreds are sometimes engaged on both sides; and the Europeans are so fond of seeing the activity and dexterity shown by the Indians at this game, that it was very common to request them to play it, when they happened to be near the forts. Upon this, Pontiac arranged his plan, which ^vas that his Indians should commence the game of ball under the forts, and after playing a short time, strike the ball into the fort : of course, some of them would go in for it j and having done this two or three times, and recommenced the play to avoid suspicion, they were to strike it over again, and follow it up by a rush after it through the gates ; and then, when they Avere all in, they would draw their concealed weapons, and overpower the unsuspicious garrison.*' " It was, certainly, a very ingenious stratagem,'' observed Mrs. Campbell. "And it succeeded, as I have observed, except on three forts. The one which Pontiac directed the attack upon himself, and which was that which he was most anxious to obtain, was Detroit, in which, as I have before observed, my uncle was garrisoned ; but there he failed, and by a singular circumstance." "Pray tell us how. Captain Sinclair," said Emma; "you don't know how much you have interested me." And me, top. Captain Sinclair," continued Mary. I am very happy that I have been able to wear away any portion of your tedious journey, Miss Percival, so I shall proceed with my history. "The fort of Detroit was garrisoned by about three hundred men, when Pontiac arrived there with a large force of Indians, and encamped under the walls; but he had his warriors so mixed up with the women and children, and brought so many articles for trade, that no suspicion was created. The garrison had not heard of the capture of the (( t( THE SETTLED S IX CAXADA, other forts wliicli had already taken place. At the same time the unusual number of the Indians was pointed out to Major Gladwin, who commanded the fort, but lie had no suspicions. Pontiac sent word to the major, that he wished to ' have a talk * with him, in order to cement more fully the friendship between the Indians and the English ; and to this ^Major Gladwin consented, appointing the next day to receive Pontiac and his chiefs in the fort. "Now it so happened, that Major Gladwin had employed an Indian woman to make him a pair of mocassins out of a very curiously marked elk-skin. The Indian woman brought him the mocassins with the remainder of the skin. The major was so pleased with them, that he ordered her to make him a second pair of mocassins out of the skin, and then told her that she might keep the remainder for herself. The woman having received the order, quitted the major; but instead of leaving the fort, remained loitering about till she was observed, and they inquired why she did not go. She replied, that she wanted to return the rest of the skin, as he set so great a value on it; and as this appeared strange conduct, she was questioned, and then she said, that if she took away the skin then, she never would be able to return it. " Major Gladwin sent for the woman, upon hearing of the expressions which she had used, and it was evident that she wanted to communicate something, but was afraid; but on being pressed hard and encouraged, and assured of protec- tion, she then informed Major Gladvvin, that Pontiac and his chiefs were to come into the fort to-morrow, vnder the plea of holding a talk ; but that they had cut the barrels of their rifles short, to conceal them under their blankets, and that it was their intention, at a signal given by Pontiac, to murder Major Gladwin and all his oflScers who were at the council; while the other warriors, who would also come into the fort with concealed arms, under pretence of trading, would attack the garrison outside. €A Till: SETT L Ell H IN CASADA. " Having obtained this information. Major Gladwin did all he could to put the fort into a state of defence, and took every necessary precaution. He made known to the officers and men whnt the intentions of the Indians were, and instructed the officers how to act at the council, and the garrison how to meet the pretended traders outside. " About ten o'clock, Pontiac and his thirty-six chiefs, with Major (jladwi)i stepped to the Chief. a train of warriors, came into the fort to their pretended council, and vfere received with great politeness. Pontiac made his speech, and when he came forward to present the wampum belt, the receipt of which by the major was, as the Indian woman had informed them, to be the signal for the chiefs and warriors to commence the assault, the major and his officers drew their swords half out of their scabbards, and the troops, with their muskets loaded and bayonets fixed, appeared outside and in the council-room, all ready to present. THE SETTLEPS IX CAXADA. cr, Pontiac, brave as lie really was, turned eonsequcntl}' pale : lie perceived that he was discovered, ar detection, he finished his speech with many professions ol regard for the English. !Major Gladwin then rose to reply to him, and immediately informed him that he was aware of his plot and his murderous intentions. Pontiac denied it ; but Major Gladwin stepped to the chief, and drawing aside his blanket, exposed his rifle cut short, which left Pontiac and his chiefs without a word to say in reply. ^Major Glad- Avin then desired Pontiac to quit the fort immediately, as otherwise he should not be able to restrain the indignation of the soldiers, who would immolate him and all his followers who were outside the fort. Pontiac and his chiefs did not wait for a second intimation, but made all the haste they could to get outside of the gates.*' "Was it prudent in Major Gladwin to allow Pontiac and his chiefs to leave, after they had come into the fort with an intent to murder him and his men?'' said Henry Campbell. "Would not the major have been justified in detaining them?" "I certainly think he would have been, and so did my uncle, but Major Gladwin thought otherwise. He said that he had promised safe conduct and protection to and from the fort before he was aware of the conspiracy; and, having made a promise, his honour would not allow him to depart from it." " At all events, the major, if he erred, erred on the right side," observed Alfred. "I think myself that he was toe scrupulous, and that I in his place should have detained some of them, if not Pontiac himself, as a hostage for the good behaviour of the rest of the tribes." " The result proved that if !Major Gladwin had done so, he would have done wisely; for the next day Pontiac, not at all disarmed by Major Gladwin's clemency, made a furious attack upon the fort. Every stratagem was resorted to, but the attack failed. Pontiac then invested it, cut oflf all their 5 M TIIF SETTZJUnS LY CAXADA, Bupplics, and tlic garrison was reduced to great distress. But I must break off now, for licrc wc are at Trois Rivieres, where wc sliall remain for the night. I hope you will not find your aeeonimodation very uiicomfortaljle, Mrs. Camp- bell : I fear as wc advance you will have to put up with worse/' "And we arc fully prepared for it, Caj)tain Siii.lair," replied Mr. Campbell j " but my wife and my nieces have too much good sense to expect London hotels in the wilds of Canada.'* The bateaux were now on shore, and the party landed to pass the night at the small stockaded village of Trois Rivieres. ? f — ~-- m^'- '. I) o )f 3. CHAPTER VIII. THE ASCENT OF THE RIVER. /CAPTAIN SINCLAIR having stated that tlicy wouhl ^-^ have a longer journey on the following day, and that it would be advisable to start as soon as possible, they rose at daylight, and in half an hour had breakfasted and were again in the boats. Soon after they had pushed into the stream and hoisted the sails, for the wind was fair, Mr. Campbell inquired how far they had to go on that day ? ** About fifty miles if we possibly can," replied Captain Sinclair. " We have made seventy-two miles in the first two days ; but from here to Montreal, it is abcut ninety, and we arc anxious to get the best part over to-rlay, so that we may land on a cleared spot which we know of, and that I feel quite sure in ; for, I regret to say, you must trust to your tents and your own bedding for this night, as there is no habitation large enough to receive us on the river's side, anywhere near where we wish to arrive." "Never mind, Captain Sinclair, we shall sleep very well, I dare say," replied Mrs. Campbell ; " but where do all the rest of the party sleep? — there is only one tent." " Oh ! never mind the rest of the party ; we are used to it, and your gentlemen won't mind it; some will sleep in the bateaux, some at the fire, some will watch and not sleep at all." After some further conversation, Mary Percival observed to Captain Sinclair: "You had not, I believe. Captain Sinclair, quite finished your account of Pontiac where you 67 5—2 68 THE SETTLEB8 'IN CANADA, left off yesterday, at the time when he was blockading the Fort of Detroit. Will you oblige us by stating what after- wards took place ? '' '^ With great pleasure, ^liss Percival. There was great difliculty in relieving the fort, as all communication had been cut off; ai, last the governor sent his aide-de-camp, Captain Dalyell, who contrived to throw himself in the fort with about two hundred and fifty men. He shortly after- wards sallied out to attack the intrenehmcnts of the Indians, but Pontiac having received intelligence of his intention, laid an ambuscade for him, beat back the troops with great loss, and poor Dalyell fell in the combat that took place near a bridge which still goes by the name of Bloody Bridge. Pontiac cut off the head of Captain Dalyell, and set it upon a post." " So much for Major Gladwin's extreme sense of honour,'* exclaimed Alfred ; " had he detained Pontiac as a prisoner, nothing of this would have happened.'' " I agree with you, Mr. Alfred," replied Captain Sinclair^ "it was letting loose a wolf; but ]\Iajor Gladwin thought he was doing what was right, and therefore cannot be well blamed. After this defeat, the investment was more strict than ever, and the garrison suffered dreadfully. Several vessels which were sent out to supply the garrison fell into the hands of Pontiac, who treated the men very cruelly. What with the loss of men and constant watching, as well as the want of provisions^ the garrison was reduced to the greatest privations. At last a schooner came off with supplies, which Pontiac, as usual, attacked with his warriors in their canoes. The schooner was obliged to stand out again ; but the Indians followed, and by their incessant (ire, killed or wounded almost every man on board of her, and at length boarded and took possession. As they were climbing up the shrouds and over the gunnel of the vessel, the captain of the vessel, who was a most determined man, and resolved not to ti TUE SETTLERS IN CANADA. C9 fall into the hands of the Indians, called out to the gunner to set fire to the magazine, and blow them all up together. This order was heard by one of Pontiac's chiefs acquainted with English ; he cried out to the other Indians, and sprang away from the vessel ; the other Indians followed him, and hurried away in their canoes, or by swimming as fast as they could from the vessel. The captain took advantage of the wind and arrived safe at the fort ; and thus was the garrison relieved and those in the fort saved from destruction by tlie courage of this one man." " You say that Pontiac is now dead, at least Martin Super told us so. How did he die. Captain Sinclair?" inquired ^Irs. Campbell. " He was killed by an Indian, but it is difficult to say why. For many years he had made friends with us and had received a liberal pension from the government ; but it appears that his hatred against the English had again broken out, ar.a in a council held by the Indians, he proposed assailing us anew. After he had spoken, an Indian buried his knife in his heart, but whether to gratify a private animosity or to avoid a further warfare with those who had alwavs thinned their tribes, it is difficult to ascertain. One thing is certain, that most of the Indian animosity against the English is buried with him." " Thanh you, Captain Sinclair," said Mary Percival, " for taking s. much trouble. I think Pontiac's history is a very interesting one." " There was much to admire and much to deplore in his character, and we must not judge the Indian too harshly. He was formed for command, and possessed great courage and skill in all his arrangements, independent of his having the tact to keep all the Lake tribes of Indians combined, — no very easy task. That he should have endeavoured to drive us away from those lands of which he considered himself (and very correctly, too) as the sovereign, is not to be wondered n TUB SETTLERS Ili CANADA. at, especially as our encroachments daily increased. The great fault of his character, in our eyes, was his treachery; but we must remember that the whole art of Indian warfare is based upon stratagem/' " But his attacking the fort after he had been so generously dismissed when his intentions were known, was surely very base,'' remarked Mrs. Campbell. "What we consider a generous dismissal, he probably mistook for folly and weakness. The Indians have no idea of generosity in warfare. Had Pontiac been shot, he would have died bravely, and he iiad no idea that, because Major Gladwin did not think proper to take his life, he was there- fore bound to let us remain in possession of his lands. But whatever treachery the Indians consider allowable and proper in warfare, it is not a portion of the Indian's character ; for at any other time his hospitality and good faith are not to be dorbtcd, if he pledges himself for your safety. It is a pity tliat they arc not Christians. Surely it would make a great improvement in a character which, even in its unenlightened state, has in it much to be admired. "When the form of worship and creed is simple, it is difficult to make converts, and the Indian is a clear rcasoncr. I once had a conversation with one of the chiefs on the subject. After we had conversed some time, he said, 'You believe in one God — so do we ; you call him one name — we call him another ; we don't speak the same language, that is the reason. You say, suppose you do good, you go to land of Good Spirits — we aay so too. Then Indians and Yangees (that is, English) both try to gain same object, only try in not the some way. Now I think that it much better that, as we all go along together, that every man paddle his own canoe. That my thought.' " "It is, as you say, Captain Sinclair, difficult to argue with men who look so straight forward and are so practical in their ideas. Nevertheless," said Mrs. Campbell, "a false creed THE SETTLERS IN CANADA. n must often lead to false conduct ; and whatever is estimable in the Indian character would be strengthened and improved by the infusion of Christian principles and Christian hopes, — so that I must still consider it very desirable that the Indians should become Christians, — and I trust that by judicious and discreet measures such a result may gradually be brought about/' It was two hours before sunset when they arrived at the spot al which they intended to pass the night : they landed, and some of the soldiers v.?re employed in setting up the tent on a dry hillock, while others collected logs of wood for the fire. Martm Super brought on shore the bedding, and assisted by Alfred and Henry, placed it in the tent. Captain Sinclair's canteen provided sufficient articles to enable them to make tea, and in less than half an hour the kettle was on the fire. Ah soon as they had partaken of these refreshments and the contents of a basket of provisions procured at Trois Rivieres, the ladies retired for the night. Captain Sinclair stationed sentinels at different posts as a security from any intruders, and then the remainder of the troops with the other males composing the party lay down with their feet towards a large fire, composed of two or three trunks of trees, which blazed for many yards in height. In a short time all was quiet, and all were in repose except the sentinels, the sergeant and corporal, and Captain Sinclair, who relieved each other. The night passed without any disturbance, and the next morning they re-embarked and pursued their course. Before sunset, they arrived at the town of ^Montreal, where it had been arranged that they should wait a day. Mr. Campbell had a few purchases to make here, which he completed. It had been his intention, also, to procure two of the small Canadian horses, but by the advice of Captain Sinclair he abandoned the idea. Captain Sinclair pointed out to him, that having no forage or means of subsistence for the animals, they would be a great expense to him during the first year 72 THE SETTLERS IN CANADA. without being of mucli use ; and further, that in all proba- bility, when the garrison was relieved at Fort Frontignac in the following year, the officers would be too glad to part with tlieir horses at a lower priee than what they could be pur- chased for at ^Montreal. Having a letter of introduction to the Governor, they received every attention. The society was almost wholly French; and many of the inhabitants called out of politeness, or to satisfy their curiosity. The French ladies shrugged up their shoulders, and exclaimed, " Est-il possible ? " when they heard that the Campbells were about to proceed to such a distant spot and settle upon it. The French gertlemen told the !Miss Campbells that it was a great sacrifice to bury so much beauty in the wilder- ness; but what they said had little effect upon any of the party. Captain Sinclair offered to remain another day if Mr. Campbell wished it ; but, on the contrary, he was anxious to arrive as soon as possible at his destination ; and the follow- ing morning they again embarked, having now about three hundred and sixty miles to ascend against the current and occasional rapids. It would take too much space if I were to narrate all that took place during their difficult ascent ; how they were sometimes obliged to land and carry the cargoes of the boats; how one or two bateaux were upset and some of their stores lost ; and how their privations in- creased on each following day of the journey. I have too much to relate to enter into this portion of the narrative, although there might be much interest in the detail ; it will be sufficient to say that, after sixteen days of some peril and much fatigue, and of considerable sufl'ering, from the clouds of mosquitoes which assailed them during the night, they Avere landed safely at Fort Frontignac, and treated with every attention by the commandant, who had received letters from the Governor of Quebec, desiring him to do all that he possibly could to serve them. The commandant. Colonel Forster, had shewn Mr. Campbell and his party the rooms 1 TUB SETTLERS IN CANADA. 7S " which had been provided for them, and now, for the first time after many days, they found themselves all together and alone. After a short conversation, in which they canvassed and commented upon the kindness which they had received, and the difficulties which they had, in consequence, surmounted, during their long and tedious journey from Quebec, Mr. Campbell observed : — "My dear wife and children, we have thus far proceeded without serious casualty : it has pleased the Almighty to conduct us safely over a boisterous sea, to keep our spirits up by providing us with unexpected friends and su^>port, and we have now arrived within a few miles of our destination. But let us not suppose that our perils and diffi- culties are terminated; on the contrary, without wishing to dishearten you, I feel that they are about to commence. Wc have much privation, much fatigue, and, perhaps, much danger to encounter, before we can expect to be in comfort or in security; but we must put our trust in that gracious Providence which has hitherto so mercifully preserved us, and at the same time not relax in our own energy and in- dustry, which must ever accompany our faith in the Divine aid. It is long since we have had an opportunity of being gathered together and alone. Let us seize this opportunity of pouring out our thanks to God for His mercies already vouchsafed, and praying for a continuance of His protection. Even in the wilderness, let us walk with Him, trust in Him, and ever keep Him in our thoughts. We must bear in mind that this entire life is but a pilgrimage ; that if, during its course, wc should meet with affliction or distress, it is His appointment, and designed undoubtedly for our good. It is our wisdom, as well as our duty, to submit patiently to whatever may bcfal us, never losing our courage or becoming disheartened by suffering, but trusting to the mercy and power of Him who can and will, at his own good time, deliver us from evil.'' 74 THE SETTLERS IN CANADA. Mr. Campbell knelt down, surrounded by liis family, and, in a fervent and feeling address, poured forth his thanksgiving for past mercies, and humble solicitation for further assist- ance. So powerful and so eloquent were his words, that the tears coursed down the cheeks of his wife and nieces ; and when he had finished, all their hearts were so full, that they retired to their beds without further exchange of words than receiving his blessing, and wishing each other good night. CHAPTER IX. AT THE SETTLEMENT. ^T^HE party were so refreshed by once more sleeping -*~ upon good beds, that they were up and dressed very early, and shortly after seven o'clock were all col- lected upon the rampart of the fort, surveying the land- scape, which was indeed very picturesque and beautiful. Before them, to their left, the lake was spread, an inland sea, lost in the horizon, now quite calm, and near to tho shores st\i Tifi: sr/rrLKiis ix caxada. Captain Sinclair, considerably enlarged Lcyond the size originally intended. As ]Mr. Campbell paid the soldiers employed a certain sum per day for their labour, he had less scruple in employing them longer. Two of them were good carpenters, and a saAvpit had been dug, that they might prepare the doors and the frames for the window- sashes which ]\Ir. Campbell had taken the precaution to bring with him. On the third day a boat arrived from the fort bringing the men's rations and a present of two fine bucks from the commandant. Captain Sinclair went in the boat to procure some articles which he required, and returned in the evening. The weather continued fine, and in the course of a week a great deal of timber was cut and squared. During this time Martin had several meetings with the old hunter, and it was agreed that he should sell his property to Mr. Campbell. Money he appeared to care little about — indeed it was useless to him ; gunpowder, lead, flints, blaidvcts, and tobacco, were the principal articles requested in the barter; the amount, however, was not precisely settled. An intimacy had been struck up between the old hunter and John ; in what manner it was difficult to imagine, as they both were very sparing of their words ; but this was certain, that John had contrived to get across the stream somehow or another, and was now seldom at home to his meals. IMartin reported that he was in the lodge of the old hunter, and that he could come to no harm; so JNIrs. Campbell was satisfied. "But what docs he do there, ]Martin?^' said Mrs. Campbell, as they were clearing the talkie after supper. " Just nothing but look at the squaw, or at Malachi cleaning his gun, or anything else he may see. He never speaks, that I know of, and that's why he suits old Malachi." " lie brought home a whole basket of trout this after- observed Mary; " so he is not quite idle." noon, John and Malachi. a a: F d I IS a ol 77/ A' si:ttli:us ix caxada. 89 ''No, miss, lie's fisliinp; at daylij^lit, and f;ivcs ouc-Iialf to you and tlic otlicr to old Bono. He'll make a craek hunter one of these days, as old ^lalaehi says. He can draw the bead on the old nuin's rifle iu good style already, I can tell you." *' How do you mean, ^lartin," said Mrs. Campbell. *' 1 mean that he can fire pretty true, ma'am, alt]i()n<;h it's a heavy gun for him to lift; a smaller one would be better for him." " But is he not too young to be trusted with a gun, uncle?" said Mary. "No, miss," interrupted Martin, "you can't bo too young here; the sooner a boy is useful the better; and the boy with a gun is almost as good as a man; for the gun kills equally well if pointed true. Master Pereival must have his gun as soon as I am at leisure to teach him." " I wish you were at leisure now, Martin," cried Pereival. " You forget, aunt, that you promised to learn to load and fire a rifle yourself," said Mary. " No, I do not ; and I intend to keep my word, as soon as there is time; but John is so very young." "Well, Mary, I suppose we must enlist too?" said Emma. "Yes; we'll be the female rifle brigade," replied ^lary, laughing. "I really quite like the idea," continued Emma; "I will put up with no impertinence, recollect, Alfred; excite mj displeasure, and I shall take down my rifle." "I suspect you will do more execution with your eyes, Emma," replied Alfred, laughing. " Not upon a catamount, as [Martin calls it. Pray, what is a catamount ? " "A painter, miss." " Oh ! now I know ; a catamount is a painter, a painter is a leopard or a panther. — As I live, uncle, here comes the old hunter, with John trotting at his heels. I thought he 90 Tin: si:ttli:i!s t\ r.i.v.i/;.i. would come at lust. Tlic visit is to \\\v, Vm sure, for wlieu wc first met he was dumb with astoui.shmeut.*' '^ lie well uii}j;ht he/' observed Captaiu Siuelair; *' he lias not often met with such objeets as you and your sister in the woods." *' No," replied Emma ; "an English squaw must be rather a rarity." As she said this, old ^lalaehi Bone came up, and seated himself, without speaking, placing his rifle between his knees. "Your servant, air," said Mr. Campbell j "I hope you are well." " What on earth makes you come here ? " said lioue, looking round him. " You are not fit for the Avilderness ! Winter will arrive soon; and then you go back, I reckon." "No, we shall not," replied Alfred, " for we have nowhere to go back to ; besides, the people are too crowded where we came from, so wc came here for more room." " I reckon you'll crowd me," replied the hunter, " so I'll go further." " Well, jNluluchi, the gentleman Avill pay you for your clearing." " I told you so," said Martin. "Yes, you did; but I'd rather not have seen him or his goods." "By goods, I suppose you mean us about you?" said Emma. "No, girl, I didn't mean you. I meant gunpowder and the like." " I thiuk, Emma, you are comprehended in the last word," said Alfred. "That is more than you are, then, for he did not mention lead," retorted Emma. "Martin Super, you know I did specify lead on the paper," said Malachi Bone. 'I III-: sirn7j:/,'s j.\ ri.vi/>.i. 'A I *'You did, iind you shall liavc it/* siiid ^[i. Caiiiplx'll. " Sav wliut vour terms arc now, and I will clcjsc with vou." " Well, I'll leave that to ^lartiu and you, stranj^cr. 1 clear out to-morrow." ''To-morrow; and where do you j;o to?*' Malaehi Bone pointed to the westward. '* You'll not hear my rifle,** said the old hunter, after a pause; "hut Vm thinking you'll never stay here. You don't know what an Ingcn's life is ; it an't fit for the like of you. No, there's not one of you, 'ccpt this ])oy,** continued JNIalaehi, puttinj^ his hand to Jolui's head, " that's fit for the woods. Let him «^omc to me. I'll make a hunter of him ; won't I, ^[artin ? " " That you will, if they'll spare him to you.** *'"\Ve cannot spare him altogethc," replied "^Ir. Campbell, ''but he shall visit you, if you wisU it." ' V» ell, tliat's a promise; and T won't go so far as I thought I would. He has a good eye; I'll come for him." The old man then rose up and walked away, John follow- ing him, without exchanging a word Avith any of the pitrty. " ]My dear Campbell," said his Avife, " what do you intend to do about John? You do not intend that tlio hunter should take Inm with him ? ** " No, certainly not,** replied Mr. Campbell ; " but I see no reason why lie sliould not be with him occasionally." "It will be a very good thing for him to be so," said iMartin. "If I may advise, let the boy come and go. The old man has taken a fancy to him, and will tcaeli him his wood craft. It's as well to make a friend of jNIalachi Bone.** "Why, what good can he do us," enquired Henry. " A friend in need is a friend indeed, sir ; and a friend in the wilderness is not to be thrown awav. Old IMalaehi is going further out, and if danger occurs, we shall know it from him, for the sake of the boy, and have his help too, if we need it.'* 92 THE SETTLEIiS IN CAXADA. "There is much good sense in Martin Super's remarks, INIr. Campbell/' observed Captain Sinclair. " You will then have Malachi Bone as an advanced guard, and the fort to fall hack upon, if necessary to retreat." "And, perhaps, tho most useful education wnich he can receive to prepare him for his future life will be from the old hunter.'' " The only one which he will take to kindly, at all events," obscrv^ed Henry. " Let him go, sir j let him go," said Martin. "I will give no positive answer, Martin," replied Mr. Campbell. " At all events, I will permit him to visit the old man; there can be no objection to that : — but it is bedtime." ' CHAPTER XI. VISIT TO MALAC Ill's WIFE. "YTTE must pass over six wceksj during which the labour was ' ^ continued without intermission, and the house was raised of logs, squared and well fitted ; the windows and doors were also put in, and the roof well covered in with large squares of birch-bark, firmly fixed on the rafters. The house con- sisted of one large room, as a dining-room, and the kitchen, with a floor of well-beaten clay, a smaller room, as a sitting- room, and three bed-rooms, all of which were floored ; one of the largest of them fitted all round with bed-places against the walls, in the same way as on board of packets ; this room was for the four boys, and had two spare bed-places in it. The others, which were for the two girls and Mr. and Mrs. Camp- bell, were much smaller. But before the house was half built, a large outhouse adjoining to it had been raised to hold the stores which Mr. Campbell had brought with him, with a rough granary made above the store-room. The interior of the house was not yet fitted up, although the furniture had been put in, and the family slept in it, rough as it was, in preference to the tents, as thay were very much annoyed with mosquitoes. The stores were now safe from the weather, and they had a roof over their heads, which was the grand object that was to be obtained. Tlie carpenters were still very busy fitting up the interior of the house, and the other men were splitting rails for a snake -fence, and also selecting small timber for raising a high palisade round the premises. Martin hud not been idle. The site of the house was just where the 93 94 THE SETTLED S IN CANADA, ])rnshwoo(l joined to tlic prairie, and Martin had been clearing it away and stacking it, and also collecting wood for winter fuel. It had been decided that four cows, which had been driven round from the fort, should be housed during the winter in a small building on the other side of tl>c stream, which had belonged to Malachi Bone, as it was su 'ounded with a high snake-fence, and sufficiently large to hold them and even more. The commandant had very kindly selected the most quiet cows to milk, and Mary and Emma Pcrcival had already entered upon their duties : the milk had been put into the store-house until a dairy could be built up. A very neat bridge had been thrown across the stream, and every morning the two girls, generally attended by Henry, Alfred, or Captain Sinclair, crossed over, and soon became expert in their new vocation as dairy-maids. Altogether, things began to wear a promising appearance. Henry and Mr. Campbell had dug up as fast as Martin and Alfred cleared away the brushwood, and the garden had already been cropped with such few articles as could be put in at that season. The commandant had some pigs ready for the settlers as soon as they were ready to receive them, and had more than once come up in the boats to ascertain their progress, and to offer any advice that he might consider useful. We must not, however, forget Malachi Bone. The day after Bone had come to Mr. Campbell, Emma perceived him going away into the woods with his rifle, followed by her cousin John ; and being very curious to sec his Indian wife, she persuaded Alfred and Captain Sinclair to accompany her and Mary to the other side of the stream. The great point was to know where to cross it, but as John had found out the means of so doing, it was to be presumed that there was a passage, and they set off to look for it. They found that, about half a mile up the stream, which there ran through the wood, a large tree had been blown down and laid across it, and with the assistance of the vouns: men, Marv and Emma y THE SETTLERS IX (AX AD A, '.15 le It, passed it without much difficulty; they tlicn turned back by tlic side of the stream until tliey approached the lodge of okl INIalachi. As they walked towards it, they could not perceive any one stirring; but at last a dog of the Indian breed began to bark ; still nobody came out, and they arrived at the door of the lodge where the dog stood ; when, sitting on the floor, they perceived the Indian girl whom they were in search of. She was very busy sewing a pair of mocassins out of deer leather. She appeared startled when she first saw Alfred; but when she perceived that the young ladies were with him, her confidence returned. She slightly bowed her head, and continued her work. '^How very young she is,^' said Emma; "why she cannot be more than eighteen years old.^' ^'I doubt if she is so much," replied Captain Sinclair. " She has a very modest, unaffected look, has she not, Alfred ? " said Mary. " Yes, I think there is something very prepossessing in her countenance.^' " She is too young a wife for the old hunter, at all events," observed Alfred. "That is not unusual among the Indians," said Captain Sinclair ; " a very old chief will often have three or four young wives; they are to be considered more in the light of his servants than anything else." " But she must think us very rude to talk and stare at her in this manner ; I suppose she cannot speak English." "I will speak to her in her own language, if she is a Chippeway or any of the tribes about here, for they all have the same dialect," said Captain Sinclair. Captain Sinclair addressed her in the Indian language, and the Indian girl replied in a very soft voice. She says her husband is gone to bring home venison." Tell her we are coming to live here, and will give her anything she wants." n