Quebec, March 4. After debating with myself some days, I am determined to pursue Emily; but, before I make a declaration, will go to see some Ungranted lands at the back of Madame Des Roches's estate; which, lying on a very fine river, and so near the St. Lawrence, may I think be cultivated at less expence than those above Lake Champlain, though in a much inferior climate: if I make my settlement here, I will purchase the estate Madame Des Roches has to sell, which will open me a road to the river St. Lawrence, and consequently treble the value of my lands.
"The History of Emily Montague"
Frances Brooke