Then a shot was heard.
[1] This is history as told by a Frenchman. As a matter of fact, the French Canadians remained where they were, until they became the most loyal subjects the British Crown possesses.—Editor.
[CHAPTER IV.]
AN ALLIANCE OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE.
Hearing this unexpected shot, Oliver was in the act of rushing to assist his friend, whom he supposed attacked by some wild beast, when the hearty and joyous voice of the Canadian was heard.
"Don't disturb yourself, my friend," he cried, "I have only been providing our dinner."
And next minute he reappeared, carrying on his back a doe, which he hung to one of the lower branches of the magnolia, and then began to open.
"Handsome beast, is it not?" he said. "I believe the rascal was listening. He paid dear for his curiosity."