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rior, and of standing the chance of getting your inside 

 shaken out in the rough peasant-carts will be obviated. 

 It will be well to pay attention to the way in which he 

 fastens the rods, &c. Mr. Bennett also provides bags 

 for dogs, which, fastening underneath, form a very 

 comfortable and convenient bed. 



I would recommend the traveller to do without an 

 interpreter, if possible. I fancy that by " cramming " 

 up a hundred words or so of Norsk beforehand, the ser- 

 vices of these expensive nuisances maybe dispensed with. 



As regards the battery, a double gun, large bore, 

 and a rifle will be sufficient. They should both go in 

 one case, which should also be protected with water- 

 proof covering. The rods should be very carefully 

 packed so as to prevent chafing ; a leather case will be 

 found very convenient, though I prefer a wooden one. 



No tourist, be his object what it may, should go 

 without a light trout rod ; one that will do up in a 

 small compass. I have bought very compact ones at 

 Gowland's, in Crooked Lane, and have great pleasure in 

 recommending this shop. The experienced salmon- 

 fisher of course knows pretty well what he should 

 bring, and I would only, therefore, take the liberty 

 of recommending him to bring plenty of tackle, and 

 to have an ample supply of line, flies, and plaited 

 casting-lines. He will also bring a trout-rod or two. 

 And I would further recommend every one to equip 



