[CHAPTER II. THE HAND OF THE LAW.]

[CHAPTER III. A PIECE OF ENGINEERING.]

[CHAPTER IV. A RESCUE AND A BATTLE.]

[CHAPTER V. THE TRANSFER OF THE MORTGAGE.]


ILLUSTRATIONS.

"BEAUBASSIN MUST GO!" The family were gathered in the kitchen.

THE RAID FROM BEAUSÉJOUR. "They sped rapidly across the marsh."

MR. HAND. "When he reached the door he knocked imperiously."