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recrossecl each other, forming a perfect labyrinth. 

 Ptarmigan and the Canada partridge I also saw so 

 frequently, that I have little doubt, in the month of 

 September, fine sport might be obtained with dog and 

 gun. Bear signs were also abundant, a solitary stump 

 showing evidence of the power of their claws, and from 

 the height some of these convincing proofs extended 

 up its side, the bruin family are evidently not stunted 

 in growth in this locality.* After walking for almost 

 an hour, I succeeded in reaching the crest of one of 

 the numerous swells, and, as I turned to survey the 

 scenery, one of the most enchanting panoramas that 

 ever I witnessed broke upon my vision. Bays and 

 arms of the sea, innumerable small islands, numerous 

 reefs of rocks and uncountable mountain peaks 

 stretched as far as the eye could see; while almost 

 beneath my feet lay our goodly little schooner, 

 reduced by distance to a mere cockle-shell, the busy 

 crew passing to and fro upon the beach, looked 

 scarcely larger than ants. Here, with the unob- 

 structed breeze playing upon me, I got a little peace 

 from the troublesome insects, and I would have 

 remained longer but that the hour indicated the close 

 proximity of the time to close my evening fishing. 



The fly I had used in the morning had done me 

 such good service that I determined to re-employ it, 

 and the result was quite equal to anticipation. I soon 

 got to work, and in a few minutes was fast to a fine 

 fish, who, although he made a noble struggle, suc- 



* In localities where bears are numerous, all appear to select the 

 same tree to try their claws upon. Of course the larger bears make 

 the highest incisions. From these marks an expert hunter can form 

 H good estimate of the size of the visitors. 



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