CHAPTER VI.

Discontent in Upper Canada--Election riots--Shillelahs as persuaders--William Lyon Mackenzie--Rioting in York--Rebellion--Patriots and sympathizers--A relentless chase--Crossing Lake Ontario in midwinter--A perilous passage--A sailor hero--A critical moment--Safe on shore--“Rebellion Losses Bill”--Transported to Botany Bay--Murder of my grandfather--Canadian legends--A mysterious guest 65