The Canadian burst into a laugh.
"Eh, eh," he said; "I fancied you stronger than that, on my honour."
"What do you mean?"
"Hang it, it is as clear as day."
"I am convinced, my friend, that you can only offer me honourable advice, so I am listening to you with the most serious attention."
"Well, you shall judge; I shall not take long to convince you."
"I ask nothing better."
"Well, let us proceed regularly. What is Mexico?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well; is it a kingdom or an empire?"