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A half-century of conflict. France and England in North America. Part ...

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1746.] DEATH OF THE VICE-ADMIRAL. 163<strong>and</strong> he was seen to enter his cab<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> evident distress<strong>and</strong> agitation. An unusual sound was presentlyheard, followed by groans. His door was fastenedby two bolts,put on the even<strong>in</strong>g before by his order.It was burst open, <strong>and</strong> the unfortunate comm<strong>and</strong>erwas found ly<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a pool <strong>of</strong> blood, transfixed withhis own sword. Enraged <strong>and</strong> mortified, he hadthrown himself upon it <strong>in</strong> a fit <strong>of</strong> desperation. Thesurgeon drew out the blade, but it was only on theurgent persuasion <strong>of</strong> two Jesuits that the dy<strong>in</strong>g manwould permit the wound to be dressed. He thenordered all the capta<strong>in</strong>s to the side <strong>of</strong> his berth, <strong>and</strong>said," Gentlemen, I beg pardon <strong>of</strong> God <strong>and</strong> the K<strong>in</strong>gfor what I have done, <strong>and</strong> I protest to the K<strong>in</strong>g thatmy only object was to prevent my enemies from say<strong>in</strong>gthat I had not executed his orders;" <strong>and</strong> henamed M. de la Jonquiere to comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>his place.In fact. La Jonquifere's rank entitled him to do so.He was afterwards well known as governor <strong>of</strong> Canada,<strong>and</strong> was reputed a brave <strong>and</strong> able sea-<strong>of</strong>ficer.La Jonquiere rema<strong>in</strong>ed at Chibucto till late <strong>in</strong>October. Messengers were sent to the Acadiansettlements to ask for provisions, <strong>of</strong> which there wasdesperate need ;metal, <strong>and</strong> not <strong>in</strong><strong>and</strong> as payment was promised <strong>in</strong> goodpaper, the Acadians brought <strong>in</strong> aconsiderable supply. The men were encamped onshore, yet the pestilence cont<strong>in</strong>ued its ravages. Twohistonque, who merely states that the council decided to attackAnnapolis, <strong>and</strong> to detach some soldiers to the aid <strong>of</strong> Quebec. Thislast vote was reconsidered.

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