stripped of their nobility. Carleton viewed the seigneurs as gentlemen and soldiers, much like himself.
             Carleton trusted the seigneurs, would support the kind of government he thought was best for Quebec. Quebec wanted a separate representation at this time so they could practice their ancient laws, privileges and customs.3 This was a reasonable request of the French and was bound to happen. The French people trusted Carleton. They described him as a "worthy representative of your majesty, who perfectly comprehends the condition of this colony and the customs of the people."4 Carleton watched over the interests of Canadians.
             Carleton decided to present the Quebec Act in Britain. This Act gave sanction and definition to old traditions of the French rather than new ones. To pass the Quebec Act, Britain would have to take two things into
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