228 MOOSE-HUNTING, SALMON-FISHING, ETC 



of those twenty-five geese reported to be 

 floating about waiting to be picked up; but 

 " nary " a bird did we see, and had to end it, 

 like many another wild-goose chase, without 

 any game. That spree closed up the outing 

 for all of us but Gun, who remained for a 

 week, and had great sport among the brants. 

 The rest started for their respective homes the 

 following morning, much the better for the 

 cruise. 



