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uttered a complaint ; on the slightest provocation 

 he would probably have proved, conclusively, that 

 moisture was man's natural condition, and infinitely 

 preferable to sunshine and dry clothes. 



On ascending the river next day, as Don and 

 myself were walking along the bank we observed 

 a rustling in the grass, and pausing, roused a flock 

 of partridges. I shot one as they rose, and behold- 

 ing them, to my great satisfaction, alight on the 

 neighboring trees, proceeded to poach, thinking 

 only of the pot, and shot from the trees and on the 

 ground, in utter disregard of all sportsmanlike rules, 

 the entire covey. They consisted of but a single 

 brood, and the young were not more than three- 

 quarters grown ; but the anticipation of their juicy 

 tenderness on the gridiron overpowered any qualm- 

 ish sentimentality, and right glad were we to collect 

 the ten plump, tender little fellows into a bloody 

 pile. 



The trout had moved from their former locality, 

 but were plentiful as ever, enabling us to satisfy our 

 desires and return early to camp, with one fish of 

 four pounds and several of three. During the day 

 there was a sudden change of temperature, preceded 

 by a furious attack from the brulots upon our un- 

 happy persons. Apparently anticipating the advent 

 of cold weather and partial lethargy, they satiated 

 their appetites with our blood, in spite of ointments 

 and veils. 



During our absence a party of fishermen had 

 arrived from the Sault, and finding our camp, 



