A LABRADOR SPRING 



graph from a distance of the pond and islet 

 and nest was taken, and this was sufficient to 

 show the fact that Canada geese still nest near 

 the southern Labrador coast. We saw eight 

 or ten geese that day, some of whom honked 

 cheerfully while others appeared to be nervous 

 at our approach, and it was probable that 

 more nests were concealed in the neighbour- 

 hood. 



The last ridge we crossed that day was of 

 considerable extent and thickly wooded, and, 

 although threaded with several paths which 

 were evidently used in winter wood cutting, 

 there was no sign of a path over the extensive 

 bog beyond. Hitherto we had been guided 

 by an occasional stake, but here there were 

 none. However, we determined to press on 

 due north towards the rocky ridge of mountains 

 which appeared no nearer than when we started, 

 marking carefully the point where we left the 

 woods, near some limestone cliffs that faced the 

 inland sea of moss, just as the cliffs of Es- 

 quimaux Island face the tides that flow be- 

 tween them and the shore. Some time, if the 

 upheaval still continues, Esquimaux Sound 



will be replaced by moss. 



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