A hum of voices and dense sounds rose up from the market of Notre
Dame and from the quay where ships and bateaux were moored. The
cries of sailors, carters, and habitans in thick medley floated up
the steep cliffs, pleasant sounds to the ear of the worthy Governor,
who liked the honest noises of industry and labor better than all
the music of the Academy.
A few merchantmen which had run the blockade of the English
cruisers lay at anchor in the stream, where the broad river swept
majestically round the lofty cape. In the midst of them a newly-
arrived King's ship, the Fleur-de-Lis, decorated with streamers,
floated proudly, like a swan among a flock of teal.
Le Gardeur, as an officer of the garrison, went to report himself to
the military commandant, while La Corne St. Luc and Colonel
Philibert proceeded to the gallery, where a crowd of officers were
now assembled, waiting for the Council.
The Governor at once called Philibert aside, and took his arm.
"Philibert," said he, "I trust you had no difficulty in finding the
Intendant?"
"No difficulty whatever, your Excellency.
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