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mixed spar, and extends a good way to the 

 right, being in one part very lofty, and 

 perpendicular, like a vast wall, towards 

 the shore. Some islands, rather consider- 

 able in size, are seen in the river as we 

 approach this waterfall. 



At eight o'clock in the evening I arrived 

 at the hospitable dwelling of Mr. Oladron, 

 the curate of Lycksele, who, as well as 

 his wife, received me with great kind- 

 ness. They at first advised me to stay 

 with them till the next fast day, the Lap- 

 landers not being implicitly to be trusted, 

 and presenting their fire-arms at any 

 stranger who comes upon them unawares, 

 or without some recommendation. 



May 30. 



In the morning however my hosts 

 changed their opinion, being apprehensive 

 of my journey being impeded by floods if 

 I delayed it. 



