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This surmise was correct ; the king had tired of the squab bles, had decided to recall either Laval or De Mesy from the colony as De Tracey should recommend.

But before the commissioner had reached the colony De Mesy was taken ill and died in a few weeks.

Before his death he had sought a reconciliation with his ecclesiastical adversary who, implacable only when opposed, had granted his pardon and absolution.

U He went to rest among the paupers," says Parkman, "and the priests, serenely triumphant, sang requiems over his grave.

" De Mesy certainly sent home memorials to the king giving his side of the quarrels, but none appear now to be extant.