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across an unvarying level, destitute of wood, ex- 
cept one small cluster of willows. In the after- 
noon we reached the end of the plain, and came 
to an elevation, on which poplars, willows, and 
Some pines grew, where we encamped, having 
travelled ten miles. We crossed three small 
lakes, two of fresh water, and one of salt, near - 
the latter of which we encamped, and were, in 
consequence, obliged to use for our tea, water 
made from snow, which has always a disagree- 
able taste. 
We had scarcely ascended the hill on the fol- 
lowing morning, when a large herd of red-deer 
was perceived grazing at a little distance ; and, 
though we were amply supplied with provision, 
our Canadian companions could not resist the 
temptation of endeavouring to add to our stock. 
A half-breed hunter was therefore sent after them. 
He succeeded in wounding one, but not so as to 
prevent its running off with the herd, in a direc- 
tion wide of our course. Acouple of rabbits and 
a brace of wood partridges were shot in the after- 
noon. There was an agreeable variety of hill 
and dale in the scenery we passed through to-day ; 
and sufficient wood for ornament, but not enough 
to crowd the picture. The valleys. were intersect- 
ed by several small lakes and pools, whose 
snowy covering was. happily contrasted with the 
