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kept up a cheerful conversation until sleep overpowered 
us. The night was very stormy, and the morning 
scarcely less so; but, being desirous to reach the 
house to-day, we commenced our joumey very early. 
We were gratified by the sight of a large herd of rein- 
deer on the side of the hill near the track, but our 
only hunter, Adam, was too feeble to pursue them. 
Our shoes and garments were stiffened by the frost, 
and we walked in great pain until we arrived at some 
stunted pines, at which we halted, made a good fire, 
and procured the refreshment of tea. The weather 
becoming fine in the ‘afternoon, we continued our 
journey, passed the Dog-rib Rock, and encamped 
among a clump of pines of considerable growth, about 
a mile further on. Here we enjoyed the comfort of a 
large fire for the first time since our departure from 
the sea coast; but this gratification was purchased at 
the expense of many severe falls that we had in cross- 
ing a stony valley, to get to these pines. There was 
no tripe de roche, and we drank tea and ate some of 
our shoes for supper. Next morning, after taking the 
usual repast of tea, we proceeded to the house. Mus- 
ing on what we were likely to find there, our minds 
were agitated between hope and fear, and, contrary to 
the custom we had kept up, of supporting our spirits 
by conversation, we went silently forward. 
At length we reached Fort Enterprize, and to our 
