CHAPTER XXIX.

GOVERNOR SIMPSON UNITES ALL INTERESTS.

Both Companies in danger--Edward Ellice, a mediator--George Simpson, the man of destiny--Old feuds buried--Gatherings at Norway House--Governor Simpson's skill--His marvellous energy--Reform in trade--Morality low--A famous canoe voyage--Salutes fired--Pompous ceremony at Norway House--Strains of the bagpipe--Across the Rocky Mountains--Fort Vancouver visited--Great executive ability--The governor knighted--Sir George goes round the world--Troubles of a book--Meets the Russians--Estimate of Sir George 270