France, it was said, and had come to the New World to seek by some noble deed to wipe out the reproach.

Word came that the fierce Iroquois were gathering on the Ottawa on their way to attack Montreal. Daulac proposed to the young men of the city that they should band together and waylay and harass the Indians in their descent of the river. Sixteen young men caught his spirit, and, striking hands with him, took an oath to fight to the death. Having gained the governor's consent, they took the sacrament together, and went forth on their heroic mission.

Joined by a few Huron and Algonquin allies, they ascended the Ottawa and entrenched themselves in the ruins of an old palisade fort at the foot of the Long Sault (so) rapids. The yelling Iroquois were soon upon them, but were beaten back again and again. For five days the defenders were harassed day and night with fire and attack from two hundred braves. Pent in their narrow fort, they fought and prayed by turns. They were without water, and therefore could not swallow the crushed Indian corn, or "hominy," which was their only food. One by one the Indian allies crept over the palisades and joined the enemy; one Algonquin chief and a few Hurons alone remained faithful to the last.

Then the Iroquois, recruited by a larger party, once more attacked the fort. The French were at their posts, and every loophole darted fire. The bodies of the fallen Iroquois were piled so deep that the palisades ceased to be a shelter. Not till all but five of the garrison were dead, and these were terribly wounded, did the little band of herocs yield. The enemy made their way in with a burst of triumphant yells. Four of the survivors

were quickly dispatched, the last, having life enough to make it worth while, was tortured.

But the brave blood was not shed in vain. Canada could breathe freely, for the Iroquois had had fighting enough. If a mere handful behind a palisade could defy so many braves, what might they not expect of greater forces behind stone walls? So they slunk back to their lodges, leaving the settlements to enjoy for a time the hard-won peace.

EXERCISE I. A.-(i) What is the theme of the foregoing story? (ii) What sentences serve as an Introduction to this theme? (iii) What sentences [from... to...] give the Narration? What sentences serve as Conclusion?

B. (i) Notice the five paragraphs in which the story is printed. (ii) Write a sentence for each paragraph, telling what it is about. (iii) Show the bearing of each sentence of the third paragraph upon its topic.

C.—(i) Pick out three sentences that have good opening stress. (ii) Three that have unimportant words in the middle position. (iii) Three that have good final

stress.

THE SENTENCE-(Continued).

Inversion for Emphasis.—We have previously noticed inversion for the sake of easy transition from sentence to sentence (see p. 93.) Inversion for emphasis also Occurs. Compare these sentences:

A. Diana of the Ephesians is great.

B. Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

A. Conquer like Douglas, or die like Douglas.
B. Like Douglas conquer, or like Douglas die.

The usual grammatical order of subject and predicate, verb and modifier, is seen in A; but in B the order is

inverted. This unusual order attracts attention and gives emphasis to the part taking an unusual place. EXERCISE II.-Re-write the following sentences, improving the emphasis of emphatic parts by inversion : (1) The help of man is vain. (2) The work went on day after day. (3) The matter with which this class of novel deals is dangerous. (4) Eliza cried, “What a pretty box! Did you bring it for me all this distance? You are too good to me." (5) They did not cease to be friends, though they became rivals. (6) He that hath his quarrel just is thrice armed. (7) "It might. have been," are the saddest of all words of pen or tongue. (8) The house was adorned without with beautiful creeping vines, and had fine paintings and statues within. (9) I trust that when you come next, I shall see you. (10) I do not love thee, Doctor Fell; I cannot tell the reason why; but I know full well this alone, I do not love thee, Doctor Fell.

REPRODUCTION.-Draw up a formal outline of the story of Daulac; tell the story in your own words. COMPOSITION I.-The Heroine of "Castle Dangerous." OUTLINE." Castle Dangerous," its blockhouse-Madeleine Verchères (ver shār'), aged fourteen, left in charge-Walks by the river to meet expected visitors--Sees some Iroquois coming-Gains the fort, shouting, "Aux armes ! (ō zarm') Aux armes !"-Inmates stupefied with fear-She takes command, looks to the defences, inspires her two little brothers with her own brave spirit-Her visitors are seen approaching-She goes out herself to warn them -The Indians, fearing a trap, do not molest her-She brings her friends safely into the fort—Posts her guard-Holds the fort for a week-Sleeps little, her head resting on her arms folded over her gun-Word of her need taken to Montreal by labourers who had escaped the Indians-Splashing of paddles heard-Voices speaking French-The rescue party-The Indians depart.

Sentry.

Use the details in the picture above. The sentry is forgiven because of the recent hardships and great victories of the army, but...

COMPOSITION 3.-The Capture of Quebec.

ADDITIONAL THEMES.

COMPOSITION. .-I. The Battle of Hastings. 2. The Battle of Crecy. 3. The Defeat of the Armada. 4. The Charge of the Light Brigade. 5. William Wallace. 6. Bruce and the Spider. 7. The Heart of the Bruce. 8. William Tell. 9. Joan of Arc. 10. The Fall of the Bastille. II. The Death of the Swiss Guards. 12. The Discovery of America. 13. The Conquest of Mexico by Cortez. 14. Jacques Cartier. 15. The Massacre of the Priests of the Huron Mission. 16. The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers. 17. The Discovery of the Mississippi. 18. The Outbreak of the American Revolution. 19. Barbara Frietchie. 20. Laura Secord. 21. The Battle of Queenston Heights. 22. The Relief of Ladysmith. 23. The Defence of Mafeking.

CHAPTER VIII.-INCIDENT.

LESSON XLI.

MEMORIZATION.-FROM "MARMION."

The train from out the castle drew,

But Marmion stopp'd to bid adieu :—

"Though something I might plain'," he said, "Of cold respect to stranger guest,

Sent hither by your King's behest,

While in Tantallon's towers I stay'd;
Part we in friendship from your land,
And, noble Earl, receive my hand."-
But Douglas round him drew his cloak,
Folded his arms, and thus he spoke :-
"My manors, halls, and bowers, shall still
Be open, at my Sovereign's will,

To each one whom he lists, howe'er
Unmeet to be the owner's peer.
My castles are my King's alone,
From turret to foundation-stone-
The hand of Douglas is his own ;
And never shall in friendly grasp

The hand of such as Marmion clasp." (Continued, p. 122).

1 complain. 2 please.

-Sir Walter Scott.

THEME: THE RESCUE OF WAVERLEY.

Edward Waverley, a prisoner in the hand of the King's soldiers, is rescued by the followers of his friend, Fergus MacIvor, an ardent Jacobite.

The rays of the sun were lingering on the very verge of the horizon, as the party ascended a hollow and somewhat steep path, which led to the summit of a rising ground. The foremost of the band, being the stoutest and most active, had pushed on, and having surmounted the ascent, were out of ken for the present. Gilfillan, with the pedlar, and the small party who were