rivulets and springs, all sparkling like crystal, was never seen. In addition to its network of waterways, the province borders on the great deep; so that from any part of the interior it is easy to reach the St. Lawrence, the Bay of Chaleur and the Bay of Fundy. Nearly all of the principal rivers are intimately connected with each other, either by communicating streams or short portages.

De Monts and Champlain were the pioneer explorers who were sent by King Henry IV. of France at the opening of the seventeenth century to colonize Acadia, in which old-time domain New Brunswick was included. Stirring events have taken place, and many a clash of arms has been heard on the St. John River. The story of the gallant Charles La Tour and his brave wife Frances, l‘the Heroine of Acadia,H is a thrilling one. It is an episode of which all Canada is justly proud.

“But what of my lady?" Cried Charles of Estienne:

On the shot-crumbled turret 'l‘hy lady was seen: Half-veiled in the smoke-cloud, Her hand grasped thy pennon, While her dark tresses swayed In the hot breath of cannon !

Of its sturdy defenders, Thy lady alone

Saw the cross-blazoned banner Float over St. John.

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