The Remarkable History of the Hudson's Bay Company Including that of the French Traders of North-Western Canada and of the North-West, XY, and Astor Fur Companies

CHAPTER VI.

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FRENCH RIVALRY.

The golden lilies in danger--"To arrest Radisson"--The land called "Unknown"--A chain of claim--Imaginary pretensions--Chevalier de Troyes--The brave Lemoynes--Hudson Bay forts captured--A litigious governor--Laugh at treaties--The glory of France--Enormous claims--Consequential damages 47