M. Jumonville counted on using his pretext of ambassador to spy upon my camp, and to avert an attack in case he was discovered.

For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

Jumonville last year.

A French officer FRANÇOIS DE JUMONVILLE

Nor can it be either of the leaders, De Courcelles or Jumonville.

Robert recognized De Courcelles and near him Jumonville, his invariable comrade, and a little farther on a handsome and gallant young face.

"But look beyond him, Dagaeoga, and you will see one more to be dreaded than De Courcelles or Jumonville.

Behold who comes now!" Robert's heart began to throb as the handsomest and most gallant figure of them all walked into the red glow of the firelight, a tall man, young, lithe, athletic, fair of hair and countenance, his manner at once graceful and proud, a man to whom the others turned with deference, and perhaps in the case of De Courcelles and Jumonville with a little fear.

And now Garay himself bows low before him, while De Courcelles, Jumonville and Tandakora stand aside.

And perhaps Jumonville also!

Among the dead was Jumonville, the leader of the party.

Julian, George W. Jumonville.

I know that St. Luc, Jumonville, Beaujeu, Dumas, De Villiers, De Courcelles and all their best men are in the forest.

I am sure it is Jumonville, and his raised voice indicates that he is giving orders.

Through the fog came a slight gleam of metal from his epaulets and belt, and, although the face was indistinct, Robert knew that it was Jumonville.

Jumonville angrily ordered them to return, but Robert seemed to be possessed by a spell of awkwardness, and Tayoga craftily aided him.

roared Jumonville.

I hear the voice of Jumonville.

After ten minutes they made another stop, but as Tayoga could hear nothing of Jumonville's party they pushed on again at speed.

I think I can hear Jumonville himself.

It was Jumonville, whose imprints I also know.

Perhaps Jumonville was narrating the details of his encounter with us.

"But since I had to be a prisoner I'm glad I'm yours instead of De Courcelles' or Jumonville's, as those two soldiers of France have as little cause to love me as I have to love them.

I have made all the inquiry I could into the story of M. de Jumonville; and though your and our accounts disagree, I own I do not think, Sir, that the strongest evidence is in our favour.

The commanding officer of our party said M. de Jumonville was going with hostile intentions; and that very hostile orders were found after his death in his pocket.