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selves and the other passengers the load would be so 

 heavy that he could not take our provisions, but he would 

 send them later. We informed him that he must take the 

 luggage or not take us, and after a good deal of dilly-dally- 

 ing he loaded up, and we proceeded. To describe the ride 

 in that Royal mail-coach is impossible ; hardly had we left 

 the hotel when our misery commenced. Our seat was a 

 pine board with no back to support you, and nothing to 

 hold on to as you were pitched from side to side. Now 

 when we descend a hill there is a tendency to pitch for- 

 ward, and again a sudden ascent impels you to turn a 

 back-somersault. Walking was far preferable to riding 

 in such a conveyance, especially as the horses could not 

 move at a faster gait than a walk. 



We soon overtook two wagons carrying the lumber- 

 men, as many of them were unable to walk, although 

 some were endeavoring to do so ; and they presented a 

 novel sight, too, with handkerchiefs tied about their heads 

 in lieu of the hats they had lost during their drunken 

 revels. The scene that one of the wagons presented was 

 a disgrace to humanity : one of the number was stretched 

 out on his back, — hors de co77ibat, — while another was pour- 

 ing whiskey down his throat, the miserable victim in his 

 stupor not knowing what physic he was taking. We 

 passed this party, glad to get rid of their company. 

 Arrived at Maganetawan at seven p.m., every bone in our 

 bodies sore and tired. Never had such experience in our 

 lives ; you pay well sometimes for your sport. That night 

 before retiring to bed sent for a guide, and made arrange- 

 ments with him. 



