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northern latitudes, and much valued for its fur. The 

 little episode was in keeping with what all who are 

 observant of nature may daily witness the stronger 

 insect devouring the weaker, the more powerful 

 animal the lesser, or man, the greatest tyrant of all, 

 whatever falls within his reach, if worthy of the exer- 

 tion, or suited to his fastidious palate. 



The better to keep at bay the pestiferous blood- 

 suckers, I lit a cigar, and again lounged, trying to kill 

 time, and pass as agreeably as possible the interval 

 between Jock's arrival and my evening's fishing. 

 About half-past two the boy came, and we both started 

 for the upper pool. Already I had christened our scene 

 of operations the upper, lower, and middle pool, and 

 the stretch, which was a long rapid, connecting the two 

 latter ; so that, in speaking of them by these appel- 

 lations, the reader will be aware to what portion I 

 allude. 



On reaching the water, although little after three 

 o'clock, much to my satisfaction the fish were on the 

 move, and during the few minutes that were necessary 

 to arrange my tackle, over a dozen succeeded in ascend- 

 ing the shoot. It is seldom that t]ie lover of nature 

 can witness a more satisfactory and pleasing exhibition 

 than that of salmon passing up a leap. Their efforts 

 and perseverance are truly astonishing, and frequently 



