SEAFOWL SHOOTING SKETCHES. 5 



which was painted in exceedingly large letters, " Beware of the 

 quicksands." Of course, we gave the concern a wide berth, at 

 the same time feeling grateful to the authorities for erecting 

 the warning post. 



We saw a lot of gulls and a few ducks, but all wild ; and as 

 the rain showed no signs of abatement, we gave up about nine 

 o'clock. I shot another bird as I came away from the shore, and 

 when we got back to breakfast we were as near wet through as 

 possible. I have never tried Crosby since. 



