The governor was evidently far from being satisfied with
the result of a search too late instituted to leave even
a prospect of success. "Where are the Indians principally
encamped, sirrah?" he sternly demanded of his captive;
"answer me truly, or I will carry off this wench as well,
and if a single hair of a man of mine be even singed by
a shot from a skulking enemy, you may expect to see her
bayoneted before your eyes."
"Ah, my God! Monsieur le Gouverneur," exclaimed the
affrighted aubergiste, "as I am an honest man, I shall
tell de truth, but spare my child. They are all in de
forest, and half a mile from de little river dat runs
between dis and de Pork Island."
"Hog Island, I suppose you mean."
"Yes sir, de Hog Island is de one I means."
"Conduct him to the centre, and let him be confronted
with the prisoner," directed the governor, addressing
his adjutant; "Captain Blessington, your men may resume
their stations in the ranks."
The order was obeyed; and notwithstanding the tears and
supplications of the now highly excited Babette, who
flung herself upon his neck, and was only removed by
force, the terrified Canadian was borne off from his
premises by the troops.
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