naval captain, who can aid you well, and make the authority of the
king respected in my government. I recommend you to assist him and
those who shall apply to you on his part, so as to maintain them in
the enjoyment of the articles which I have granted them. I have
charged the Sieur Dolu, intendant of the affairs of the country, to
send you a copy of the treaty by the first voyage, so that you may
know to what they are bound, in order that they may execute their
engagement, as, on my part, I desire to perform what I have
promised.

"I have taken care to preserve your appointments, as I believe you
will continue to serve the king well.

"Your most affectionate and perfect friend,

"Montmorency.

"From Paris, February 2nd, 1621."

The letter of Louis XIII was also satisfactory:

"Champlain: I have perceived by your letters of August
15th, with what affection you work at your establishment, and for
all that regards the good of my service: for which, as I am
thankful to you, so I shall have pleasure in recognizing it to your
advantage whenever the occasion shall offer: and I have willingly
granted some munitions of war, which were required to give you
better means to subsist and to continue in that good duty, which I
promise myself from your care and fidelity."