176 TRAVELS OF A NATURALIST 



July 22. 



On Monday, the 22nd of July, we got Waxwing, Red- 

 throated Diver, female Scarlet Finches, etc. ; and dead 

 Quails were brought in to us. 



July 23. 



On Tuesday, the 23rd of July, we left Suzma by post- 

 horses and tarantasse, which we were assured would save 

 us much time ; but having no ' paderoshna ' we were de- 

 layed for horses and made to pay through the nose, and it 

 took us twenty-two hours to reach Archangel. Meanwhile 

 our boat and Mr. Myers took eight hours less. On the 

 way we saw large Black Terns (?). 



July 24. 



We arrived at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the 24th of July, 

 after a trip which was the least successful and enjoyable 

 one of our Archangel tour. 



We have now 324 birds' skins and the Skeleton of the 

 Crane. 



July 25. 



On Thursday, the 25th of July, we got the first copies 

 of the photograph of the boat's crew, which is a success. 

 We then drove to Solombola with Piottuch, and bought 

 divers-neck muffs, etc. 



July 26. 



On Friday, the 26th of July, after packing birds and 

 eggs, we went back to Solombola in the evening, and 

 found that we must give up the Solovetsk trip, as it 

 would entail our missing the only steamer that would 

 suit us for our return. We therefore arranged our 

 passage with Captain Burnet of the Stevenson, either 

 to London, Hull, or Aberdeen. She is to sail Thursday 

 next. 



