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Though he went about somberly, untalkative and morose, the Chevalier

proved hi hi and the loneliness of long watches in the night

He studied his Indian as one who intended to take up his abode a

them for many years to come He discarded the uniform for the deerskin

of the trapper But the Chevalierthe

inhabitants; and when not on duty he was seen only in the company of

Victor, the vico the Indian languages Brown he grew, lithe and active as the

enemy he watched and studied Never a complaint fell from his lips; he

accepted without question the most hazardous duty

"Keep your eye upon Monsieur le Chevalier," said De Lauson; "for he

will count largely before the year is gone"

As for Victor, he was ht the Indian, but his gorge rose at the thought of

studying him as an individual As a rule he found thear and evil-minded; and the hideous paints disturbed his dreams

Secretly, his enthusiasm for New France had already waned, and there

were tied for the road to Spain--Spain which by now

held for him the dearest treasure in all the world But not even the

keen-eyed Brother Jacques read this beneath the poet's buoyancy and

lightness of spirit Besides, Brother Jacques had set himself to watch