Chapter XII
Reading edition
A scene at starting—That dear little Harry—The old lady and the race —Running the Rapids—An aside—Snow and discomfort—A new country—An extemporised ball—Adventure with a madman—Shooting the cataract— First appearance of Montreal—Its characteristics—Quebec in a fog— "Muffins"—Quebec gaieties—The pestilence—Restlessness—St. Louis and St. Roch—The shady side—Dark dens—External characteristics—Lord Elgin—Mistaking a senator.