"I have no doubt of it," remarked the visitor genially.
"But I scarcely think you can be familiar with a group of startling projects lately cherished in our circles."
"Plots against everybody," Quinet remarked. "Have the goodness to pass me the asparagus."
"The Continent of North America is a large acre," continued Haviland. "Can you fancy a race who a century ago were but ninety thousand, aspiring and actually planning for its complete control?"
Chrysler looked amused at the idea, for the handful of French-Canadians.
"That is our firmly-persuaded future!" asserted the young man, De La Lande, eagerly and boldly. "The Curé of Colonization has demonstrated that it is possible. We shall reconquer the continent!"
"Is it your view?" Chrysler asked of Chamilly.
"I instance it," he returned, "because it shows that my people are capable of thinking high."
"There is a progression of plans!" went on the eager De La Lande. "The first is to get control of the six English counties!"
"I will trust the Anglo-Saxon for holding his own," the Ontarian laughed, in the amusement of vigorous confidence.