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a refinement wholly incomprehensible to the Indian mind, 

 and consequently it had been employed for a very different 

 purpose. He also spoke of their long, unkempt hair, its 

 numerous inhabitants, the effects produced by shaking and 

 brushing it over food and blankets, with much of the same 

 nature. During the narration of these somewhat impor- 

 tant events I had watched carefully the deepening expres- 

 sions on the Governor's face : dark clouds had gathered ; 

 I could readily read " No red man need apply ;" while even 

 the countenance of Esculapius was no less expressive ; but 

 here I read " Death to the dirty dogs ; I have no sympathy 

 with them." The Governor's feelings were certainly too 

 deep to find expression in words at this time. He had 

 remained entirely silent during the whole conversation. 

 Esculapius had spoken only a few words, merely in mono- 

 syllables ; he was apparently overwhelmed with the situa- 

 tion. The old custom-house officer's face was now wreathed 

 in smiles : he had put it forcibly, had watched carefully the 

 effects of the narrative on these amateur sportsmen. As 

 our train was now ready to start, he bade us good-by, 

 wished us success and a pleasant time in Canada, and we 

 were off for the woods. 



We proceeded from Niagara Falls immediately to To- 

 ronto, remaining overnight at the Queen's Hotel. In the 

 mean time the Governor telegraphed to various persons in 

 different parts of the province of Ontario for guides, etc. 

 Replies having been received, it was determined to start 

 for Bracebridge some time during the following day, where 

 we would meet guides who had already been selected for 

 us through the efforts of the Governor. 



