FISH : THEIR HABITS AND HAUNTS. 9/ 



that the small hours were approaching, we 

 reluctantly retired to dream of fish, fires, 

 and Indians. 



On Monday the wind blew great gales, 

 but we explored the woods by the camp, and 

 found it a delightful place. There were trout- 

 brooks in -abundance, filled with the speckled 

 beauties. Here we strolled till Gabriel's 

 trumpet-like voice resounded through the 

 stillness. We had dinner, which always 

 brought together a merry party ; and what 

 a cook ! The ladies of the party had had 

 many fears of our guides, but their fear 

 soon became warm friendship. Gabriel To- 

 mah and Tomah Joe are some of the best 

 guides I have ever had. The former is the 

 Grand Sachem of the Passamaquoddy tribe of 

 Indians ; and Joe, who had represented his 

 people in the Augusta Legislature, was a 

 smart, intelligent man, ever ready and will- 

 ing to do all in his power for our comfort ; 

 while his assistant, Nouell, was indefatigable 



