...concentrated within a smaller space, each part may be within reach of support and succour from the rest. How small soever may be the space you are able to...entirely, its recovery will be almost impossible." f These instructions were followed and little attempt was made to defend the outposts. Amherst with...

...— " How small soever the space you are able to hold may be, it is indispensable to keep a foothold in North America ; for, if we once lose the country...relies on you to spare no pains and no exertions. I have answered for you to the King." In his reply Montcalm said : " I shall do everything to save...

..."However small soever the space you are able to hold may be, it is indispensable to keep a foothold in North America; for, if we once lose the country...entirely, its recovery will be almost impossible." To which the general — the one admirable character in the public life of New France, in these its...

...concentrated within a smaller space, each part may be within reach of support and succour from the rest. How small soever may be the space you are able to...entirely, its recovery will be almost impossible." f These instructions were followed and little attempt was made to defend the outposts. Amherst with...

...space you are able to hold may be," wrote Marshal Belleisle, " it is indispensable to keep a good hold in North America, for if we once lose the country...relies on you to spare no pains and no exertions. I have answered for you to the King." 1 Bigot's is one of the most infamous names in French-Canadian...

...the authorities at Paris as a poverty-stricken grandee might give to a poor relation. "However small may be the space you are able to hold, it is indispensable...once lose the country entirely, its recovery will be impossible. The king counts on your zeal, courage, and persistency to accomplish this object, and relies...