4 SPORT IN NORWAY. 
rior, and of standing the chance of getting your inside 
shaken out in the rough peasant-carts will be obviated. 
It will be well to pay attention to the way in which he 
fastens the rods, &c. Mr. Bennett also provides bags 
for dogs, which, fastenmg underneath, form a very 
comfortable and convenient bed. 
I would recommend the traveller to do without an 
interpreter, if possible. I fancy that by “‘ cramming ” 
up a hundred words or so of Norsk beforehand, the ser-_ 
vices of these expensive nuisances may be dispensed with. 
As regards the battery, a double gun, large bore, 
and a rifle will be sufficient. They should both go in 
one case, which should also be protected with water- 
proof covering. The rods should be very carefully 
packed so as to prevent chafing ; a leather case will be 
found. very convenient, though I prefer a wooden one. 
No tourist, be his object what it may, should go 
without a light trout rod; one that will do up na 
small compass. I have bought very compact ones at 
Gowland’s, in Crooked Lane, and have great pleasure in 
recommending this shop. The experienced salmon- 
fisher of course knows pretty well what he should 
bring, and I would only, therefore, take the liberty 
of recommending him to bring plenty of tackle, and 
to have an ample supply of line, flies, and placted 
casting-lines. He will also bring a trout-rod or two. 
And I would further recommend every one to equip 
