e, owing of course to the representations of Captain Lumley.
It was not, therefore, surprising that they should part with regret
from one who had proved himself such a kind friend; and many were the
expressions of gratitude which were made by the whole party. Captain
Lumley shook hands with them all; and, assuring Alfred that he would not
lose sight of his interests, wished them every success and left the
house. An hour afterwards the _Portsmouth_ was under weigh, and running
out with a fine breeze.

On the following day the Governor requested Mr Campbell would call upon
him; and when they met he pointed out to him that he would have great
difficulties, and, he was fearful, great hardships, to encounter in
following up his plan of settling in Upper Canada. He did not dissuade
him from so doing, as he had nothing more promising to offer, which
might induce him to change his mind, but he thought it right to forewarn
him of trials, that he might be well prepared.

"I feel, of course, a strong interest in any English family so well
brought up, and accustomed as I find yours has been, to luxury, being
placed in such a situation; and the interest which my old friend,
Captain Lumley, takes in you, is quite sufficient to induce me to offer
you every assistance in my power: that you may depend upon, Mr
Campbell. The Surveyor-General is coming here immediately; I must first
introduce you to him, as it is from him that the land must be obtained,
and of course he can advise you well on the point of locality; but you
must recollect that it is not much more than thirty years since these
provinces have been surrendered to Great Britain, and that not only the
French population, but the Indians, are very hostile to the English, for
the Indians were, and still are, firm allies to the French, and detest
us. I have been reflecting upon the affair, and I hope to be of some
service to you; if I am not, it will not, I assure you, be from any want
of will; under every advantage which may be procured for you, at all
events, you will require stout hearts and able hands. Your son Alfred
will be of great service, but we must try and procure you some other
assistance that can be trusted."

A long conversation took place between the Governor and Mr Campbell,
during which the latter received much valuable information: it was
interrupted, however, by the arrival of the Surveyor-General, and the
topic was resumed.

"The land that I would prop