"This present war may end suddenly,--I think it will: the late
victory at Lawfelt has stricken the allies under the Duke of
Cumberland a blow hard as Fontenoy. Rumors of renewed negotiations
for peace are flying thick through Europe. God speed the
peacemakers, and bless them, I say! With peace comes opportunity.
Then, if ever, if France be true to herself and to her heritage in
the New World, she will people the valley of the Ohio and secure
forever her supremacy in America!
"But our forts far and near must be preserved in the meantime. We
must not withdraw from one foot of French territory. Quebec must
be walled, and made safe against all attack by land or water. I
therefore will join the Council in a respectful remonstrance to the
Count de Maurepas, against the inopportune despatches just received
from His Majesty. I trust the Royal Intendant will favor the
Council now with his opinion on this important matter, and I shall
be happy to have the cooperation of His Excellency in measures of
such vital consequence to the Colony and to France.
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