OR, THE LAKE LANDS OF CANADA. I2 3 



our blankets on the ground, and with the starry canopy 

 above us were able to sleep soundly without canvas or any 

 other artificial shelter. 



The boy remained with us, enjoying well the food, but 

 when our blankets were spread out he showed, by his 

 manner, a disinclination to camp in the open air, and soon 

 after said, " I think I will go to the cabin ; I have a cousin 

 there." He immediately started off, returning a little 

 after daylight the next morning. He breakfasted with us, 

 harnessed his horse, and was off at an early hour for 

 Burk's Falls. 



When thinking of the boy's coolness and forethought, I 

 could not avoid comparing him with our city boys of the 

 same age, and the only comment which I will here make is, 

 that this youthful driver is now receiving an education that 

 prepares him thoroughly for a life in this wild country. 



