18 TRAVEL, ADVENTUKE, AND SPORT. 



At Jotka Javre there was no reindeer-moss, and 

 it was therefore necessary, in order properly to pre- 

 pare the deer for the long distance on the morrow, 

 to take them some way off where moss was plentiful ; 

 but as it was impossible, owing to the number of 

 wolves in the district, to leave the animals un- 

 guarded all night, the wapooses went out and slept 

 on the snow-covered ground beside them. That the 

 wolves were in great force was evident from the fact 

 that a large pack had remained outside the house for 

 a long time the evening before our arrival. They 

 never venture so near except when in great numbers, 

 and when half mad with hunger. Of course the 

 Lapps had to get a good strengthener in the shape 

 of ju'jasta, or brandy, before leaving, and another to 

 recruit their benumbed bodies on returning. With 

 regard to the brandy they consume the quantity is 

 absolutely incredible. A quart daily is the common 

 amount, and even this large quantum is often ex- 

 ceeded under trying circumstances. However, if we 

 take into account the severe cold and the consequent 

 weakness of the spirits, this is by no means so 

 astonishing as it would seem at first sight. 



We were awakened in the morning by our wa- 

 pooses presenting themselves for their usual morning 

 dram, at the same time hinting that an early start 

 would be agreeable. Accordingly, after swallowing 

 an extempore and hasty breakfast, and donning our 

 garments of martyrdom, we set out in the best of 



