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not been accepted. "The Old Regime" was met by vehement protest in some quarters; but, so far as I know, none of the statements of fact contained in it have been attacked by evidence, or even challenged. The lines just quoted are equally applicable to this volume. Should there be occasion, a collection of documentary proofs will be published more than sufficient to make good the positions taken. Meanwhile, it will, I think, be clear to an impartial reader that the story is told, not in the interest of any race or nationality, but simply in that of historical truth.
When, at the age of eighteen, I formed the purpose of writing on French-American history, I meant at first to limit myself to the great contest which brought that history to a close. It was by an afterthought that the plan was extended to cover the whole field, so that the part of the work, or series of works, first conceived, would, following the sequence of events, be the last executed. As soon as the original scheme was formed, I began to prepare for executing it by examining localities, journeying in forests, visiting Indian tribes, and collecting materials. I have continued to collect them ever since, so that the accumulation is now rather formidable; and, if it is to be used at all, it had better be used at once. Therefore, passing over for the present an intervening period of less decisive importance, I propose to take, as the next subject of this series, "Montcalm and the Fall of New France."
BOSTON, 1 Jan., 1877.

CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I
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1620-1672.
COUNT AND COUNTESS FRONTENAC.
Mademoiselle de Montpensier and Madame de Frontenac.--Orleans.--The Maréchale de Camp.--Count Frontenac.--Conjugal Disputes.--Early Life of Frontenac.--His Courtship and Marriage.--Estrangement.--Scenes at St. Fargeau.--The Lady of Honor dismissed.--Frontenac as a Soldier.-- He is made Governor of New France.--Les Divines.
CHAPTER II
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1672-1675.
FRONTENAC AT QUEBEC.
Arrival.--Bright Prospects.--The Three Estates of New France.--Speech of the Governor.--His Innovations.--Royal Displeasure.--Signs of Storm.--Frontenac and the Priests.--His Attempts to civilize the Indians.--Opposition.--Complaints and Heart-burnings.
CHAPTER III
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1673-1675.
FRONTENAC AND PERROT.
La Salle.--Fort Frontenac.--Perrot.--His Speculations.--His Tyranny.--The Bush-rangers.--Perrot revolts.--Becomes alarmed.-- Dilemma of Frontenac.--Mediation of Fénelon.--Perrot in Prison.--Excitement of the Sulpitians.--Indignation of Fénelon.-- Passion of Frontenac.--Perrot on Trial.--Strange Scenes.--Appeal to the King.--Answers of Louis XIV. And Colbert.--Fénelon rebuked.
CHAPTER IV
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1675-1682.
FRONTENAC AND DUCHESNEAU.
Frontenac receives a Colleague.--He opposes the Clergy.--Disputes in the Council.--Royal Intervention.--Frontenac rebuked.--Fresh Outbreaks.--Charges and Countercharges.--The Dispute grows hot.-- Duchesneau condemned and Frontenac warned.--The Quarrel continues.--The King loses Patience. More Accusations.--Factions and Feuds.--A Side Quarrel.--The King threatens.--Frontenac denounces the Priests.--The Governor and the Intendant recalled.--Qualities of Frontenac.
CHAPTER V
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1682-1684.
LE FEBVRE DE LA BARRE.
His Arrival at Quebec.--The Great Fire.--A Coming Storm.--Iroquois Policy.--The Danger imminent.--Indian Allies of France.--Frontenac and the Iroquois.--Boasts of La Barre.--His Past Life.--His Speculations.--He takes Alarm.--His Dealings with the Iroquois.--His Illegal Trade.--His Colleague denounces him.--Fruits of his Schemes.--His Anger and his Fears.
CHAPTER VI
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1684.
LA BARRE AND THE IROQUOIS.
Dongan.--New York and its Indian Neighbors.--The Rival Governors.-- Dongan and the Iroquois.--Mission to Onondaga.--An Iroquois Politician.--Warnings of Lamberville.--Iroquois Boldness.--La Barre takes the Field.--His Motives.--The March.--Pestilence.--Council at La Famine.--The Iroquois defiant.--Humiliation of La Barre.--The Indian Allies.--Their Rage and Disappointment.--Recall of La Barre.
CHAPTER VII
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1685-1687.
DENONVILLE AND DONGAN.
Troubles of the New Governor.--His Character.--English Rivalry.-- Intrigues of Dongan.--English Claims.--A Diplomatic Duel.--Overt Acts.--Anger of Denonville.--James II. checks Dongan.--Denonville emboldened.--Strife in the North.--Hudson's Bay.--Attempted Pacification.--Artifice of Denonville.--He prepares for War.
CHAPTER VIII
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1687.
DENONVILLE AND THE SENECAS.
Treachery of Denonville.--Iroquois Generosity.--The Invading Army.--The Western Allies.--Plunder of English Traders.--Arrival of the Allies.--Scene at the French Camp.--March of Denonville.-- Ambuscade.--Battle.--Victory.--The Seneca Babylon.--Imperfect Success.
CHAPTER IX
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1687-1689.
THE IROQCOIS INVASION.
Altercations.--Attitude of Dongan.--Martial Preparation.--Perplexity of Denonville.--Angry Correspondence.--Recall of Dongan.--Sir Edmund Andros.--Humiliation of Denonville.--Distress of Canada.--Appeals for Help.--Iroquois Diplomacy.--A Huron Macchiavel.--The Catastrophe.-- Ferocity of the Victors.--War with England.--Recall of Denonville.
CHAPTER X
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1689, 1690.
RETURN OF FRONTENAC.
Versailles.--Frontenac and the King.--Frontenac sails for Quebec.-- Projected Conquest of New York.--Designs of the King.--Failure.-- Energy of Frontenac.--Fort Frontenac.--Panic.--Negotiations.--The Iroquois in Council.--Chevalier d'Aux.--Taunts of the Indian Allies.--Boldness of Frontenac.--An Iroquois Defeat.--Cruel Policy.--The Stroke parried.
CHAPTER XI
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1690.
THE THREE WAR-PARTIES.
Measures of Frontenac.--Expedition against Schenectady.--The March.--The Dutch Village.--The Surprise.--The Massacre.--Prisoners spared.--Retreat.--The English and their Iroquois Friends.--The Abenaki War.--Revolution at Boston.--Capture of Pemaquid.--Capture of Salmon Falls.--Capture of Fort Loyal.--Frontenac and his Prisoner.--The Canadians encouraged.
CHAPTER XII
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1690.
MASSACHUSETTS ATTACKS QUEBEC.
English Schemes.--Capture of Port Royal.--Acadia reduced.--Conduct of Phips.--His History and Character.--Boston in Arms.--A Puritan Crusade.--The March from Albany.--Frontenac and the Council.-- Frontenac at Montreal.--His War Dance.--An Abortive Expedition.--An English Raid.--Frontenac at Quebec.--Defences of the Town.--The Enemy arrives.
CHAPTER XIII
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1690.
DEFENCE OF QUEBEC.
Phips on the St. Lawrence.--Phips at Quebec.--A Flag of Truce.--Scene at the Chateau.--The Summons and the Answer.--Plan of Attack.--Landing of the English.--The Cannonade.--The Ships repulsed.--The Land Attack.--Retreat of Phips.--Condition of Quebec.--Rejoicings of the French.--Distress at Boston.
CHAPTER XIV
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1690-1694.
THE SCOURGE OF CANADA.
Iroquois Inroads.--Death of Bienville.--English Attack.--A Desperate Fight.--Miseries of the Colony.--Alarms.--A Winter Expedition.--La Chesnaye burned.--The Heroine of Verehères.--Mission Indians.--The Mohawk Expedition.--Retreat and Pursuit.--Relief arrives.--Frontenac Triumphant.
CHAPTER XV
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1691-1695.
AN INTERLUDE.
Appeal of Frontenac.--His Opponents.--His Services.--Rivalry and Strife.--Bishop Saint-Vallier.--Society at the Chateau.--Private Theatricals.--Alarm of the Clergy.--Tartuffe.--A Singular Bargain.--Mareuil and the Bishop.--Mareuil on Trial.--Zeal of Saint-Vallier.--Scandals at Montreal.--Appeal to the King.--The Strife