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He is an enthusiastic fisherman, but cares little for shoot- 

 ing. Esculaplus seemed to be perfectly satisfied with the 

 part which he had taken in this little excursion ; admitted 

 that he had fired a crreat number of shots at ducks and 

 pigeons, but showed us no game. 



The tent now presented to the Governor and Escu- 

 lapius an attractive appearance, and they entered it without 

 uttering a single demurrer. We all slept soundly under 

 the canvas, inhaled the pure atmosphere of the forest, and 

 awoke early in the morning with renewed energies and 

 pleasant forebodings for the day. 



The deer-hunter, Dr. Pokorney, reached our camp 

 about six o'clock that morning; was immediately introduced 

 to the Governor and Esculapius. He seemed this morn- 

 ing to be in excellent spirits. The Governor exhibited to 

 him some of the speckled beauties with much apparent 

 satisfaction. 



The guides soon announced that breakfast was ready^ 

 and it did not take many minutes for our whole party to 

 arrange themselves in a semicircle on the ground around 

 the spot where it had been decided to place the meal. A 

 rubber poncho had been placed on the ground, and it was 

 on this small blanket that the cups containing the smoking 

 hot coffee and the plates laden with the fried fish and boiled 

 potatoes were placed. 



The whole party, including Dr. Pokorney, ate heartily, 

 and every one, including John, seemed well pleased. The 

 breakfast is ended, and the Governor, who is provided with 

 pipes and tobacco, brings out his entire stock. There is 

 now placed before our new-made friend, Dr. Pokorney, 



