HOW THE BEINDEEB LIVE 375 



once over, the doors are opened, and the animals 

 scamper out joyously. 



Still, altogether, the life of the owner of a herd of 

 reindeer cannot be said to be an idle one. He is always 

 on the tramp, always on the watch ; he suffers thirst and 

 hunger, cold and fatigue, and it is very lucky he is in 

 general so well satisfied with his lot, and thinks himself 

 the most fortunate man in the world. 



