CHAPTER XII.
A scene at starting—That dear little Harry—The old lady and the race
—Running the Rapids—An aside—Snow and discomfort—A new country—An
extemporised ball—Adventure with a madman—Shooting the cataract—
First appearance of Montreal—Its characteristics—Quebec in a fog—
"Muffins"—Quebec gaieties—The pestilence—Restlessness—St. Louis and
St. Roch—The shady side—Dark dens—External characteristics—Lord
Elgin—Mistaking a senator.