I can attempt to limn only the events which stand out most plainly on the graphic pages of this momentous epoch in Canadian history, and to pay a humble tribute to the memory of men, whose achievements saved Canada for England in those days of trial.
"Canada under British Rule 1760-1900"
John G. Bourinot
In what veil'd hymn Or mystic dance Would he that were thy Priest advance Thine earthly praise, thy glory limn?
"The Unknown Eros"
Coventry Patmore
Had it perchance fallen to thy lot, O my forensic friend, heavy laden with the wisdom of the law, to write tales such as this of mine, how charmingly might not thy characters have come forth upon the canvas-how much more charmingly than I can limn them!
"Castle Richmond"
Anthony Trollope