22 ON THE GRAMPIAN HILLS. 



Monday, where equally good sport with, that on the 

 12th is expected; after which a day on Loch Na-Nean, 

 which is situated at the head of Grlentaitneach (or the 

 pleasant glen), produces visions of delightful sport, 

 the trout being abundant and fine. This loch, if I 

 remember rightly, is the highest in altitude of all the 

 Scotch lochs, and is distant from Glen Shee only some 

 six or seven miles, a mere trifle for an athlete, con- 

 sequently there will be no difficulty at all in traversing 

 that distance. 



Then, a little later, there is a deer-stalking to be 

 enjoyed. A night in a hut in the forest, the early 

 rising and pursuit of a " stag of ten," are things to be 

 looked forward to ; as also is the gathering and sports 

 of the Highland Society, which takes place early in 

 September. Trout fishing in the many modest little 

 burns will not be neglected, for these fish, though 

 small, are exceedingly sweet. Probatum est, for we 

 had a dish for breakfast, provided by our esteemed 

 and hospitable hostess, who with rod and line skilfully 

 drew them out of a rippling rill in the vicinity of the 

 Manse. 



In considering the grand day's sport on the 12th, 

 when the wind was blowing boisterously, I am greatly 

 inclined to think that the many long shots which 

 proved effectual were consequent upon the use of 

 Schultze's cartridges, the powder burning freely^ 

 with a minimum of smoke, and evidently possessing 

 great strength. This day (Saturday) was chosen as 

 an easy walk over an indifferent line of country, the 

 result of a short day's work being only twenty brace. 



