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over us. The Indian we had as guide was very 

 skilful in his management of the canoe and never 

 seemed the least daunted by wind or waves. It 

 was to me very comforting to see him so brave. 

 We stayed at Great Whale River two weeks. We 

 were only four days returning to Fort George," 



