188 HILLS AND LAKES. 



hausted. I drew him to my feet on the shelving rock, 

 and secured him after an exciting contest of half an 

 hour. I was loath enough to leave such rare sport, 

 but I had already killed trout enough to make me 

 feel somewhat conscience-stricken ; for I had, to say 

 the least of it, as many as we could possibly use, con- 

 sidering the hot and sultry weather. 



We built our shantee for the night, on one of the 

 islands near the head of the lake. 



