"I am a Breton, that is to say, a sailor."
"Get into the canoe lying there, and without losing a moment, go down the river till you reach a fort."
"Hum! is it far?"
"You will reach it in less than an hour if you are diligent."
"You may be sure of that."
"So soon as you have arrived at the fort, you will ask speech with Major Melville; give him that ring, and tell him all the events of which you have been witness."
"Is that all?"
"No; the Major will give you a detachment of soldiers, with whom you will join us at Black's clearing: can you find your way there again?"
"I think so; especially as it is on the river bank."
"Yes; and you will have to pass it before reaching the fort."