[Exit PROCTOR.]
BROCK. Prudent he will be—'tis a vice in him.
For in the qualities of every mind
There's one o'ergrows, and prudence in this man
Tops all the rest. 'Twill suit our present needs.
But, boldness, go with me! for, if I know
My nature well, I shall do something soon
Whose consequence will make the nation cheer,
Or hiss me to my grave.
[Re-enter ORDERLY. ]
ORDERLY. Your Exc'llency,
Some settlers wait without.
BROCK. Whence do they come?
[Enter COLONEL MACDONELL.]
ORDERLY. From the raw clearings up Lake Erie, Sir.
BROCK. Go bring them here at once. [Exit
ORDERLY.] The very men Who meanly shirk their service
to the crown!
A breach of duty to be remedied,
For disaffection like an ulcer spreads
Until the caustic ointment of the law,
Sternly applied, eats up and stays corruption.
[(Enter DEPUTATION OF YANKEE SETTLERS).]
Good morrow, worthy friends; I trust you bear
Good hopes in loyal hearts for Canada.