AN INDIAN'S OPINION &c. 303 



with a piece of paper that is no good, so now 

 that you are here yourself I want my money," 

 and fumbling in his pockets, he drew out his 

 crumpled cheque and handed it to Lord Duf- 

 ferin, who examined it carefully, and asked me 

 if I knew anything of this. I told him it was 

 all right. 



"Mr. Picard," said he, in good French, "this 

 is all correct. If you come on board the stea- 

 mer to-night we will pay you, but I want you to 

 remember that any cheque for my work is good," 

 and smilingly he wished him "bonjour." He 

 was very much amused at this incident. 



Picard felt so much relieved with the Gover- 

 nor's assurance that he did not go on board for his 

 money, and was paid all right later on for his 

 cheque. 



