human
The rude fortification was soon completed, and served as a shelter till night, when the American troops silently departed. Taking to their boats, the next day they reached the _Isle Aux Noix_?
gpt
Is not that a French name?
human
Yes; my son--a name given to the Island, while the French had possession of it. Do you know where it lies?
gpt
It is a small island, near the northern extremity of Lake Champlain.
human
Right. It is pronounced _Eel-o-nwar_; and signifies the _island of nuts_.
gpt
Did the people find walnuts there, father?
human
Some kind of nuts doubtless, my son; but whether walnuts, or hazel nuts, or some other kind, I am unable to say.
gpt
Pray, John, don't ask so many foolish questions, I want to hear the story.