"
"You did rightly, Philibert: the Intendant is ruining half the young
men of birth in the Colony."
"He shall not ruin Le Gardeur if I can save him," said Philibert,
resolutely. "May I count upon your Excellency's cooperation?" added
he.
"Assuredly, Philibert! Command me in anything you can devise to
rescue that noble young fellow from the fatal companionship of
Bigot. But I know not how long I shall be permitted to remain in
New France: powerful intrigues are at work for my removal!" added
the Governor. "I care not for the removal, so that it be not
accompanied with insult."
"Ah! you have received news to-day by the frigate?" said Philibert,
looking down at the King's ship at anchor in the stream.
"News? Yes; and such news, Philibert!" replied the Governor in at
one of despondency. "It needs the wisdom of Solon to legislate for
this land, and a Hercules to cleanse its Augean stables of official
corruption. But my influence at Court is nil--you know that,
Philibert!"
"But while you are Governor your advice ought to prevail with the
King," replied Philibert.
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