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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 nume- 

 rous 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 unobstructed breeze playing upon me, 

 I got a little peace from the troublesome insects, and I 

 would have remained longer but that the hour indi- 

 cated the close proximity of the time to commence 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 in 

 a fine fish, who, although he made a noble struggle, 



* In every locality 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 a 

 good estimate of the size of the visitors. 



