dragged my fly over a pool so crowded with trout that half a dozen would be on the surface at once, and yet by the time I had taken ten or fifteen, I was compelled to fling down my rod and run and scream, for the blood was pouring in rivulets from my neck, face and hands. If, however, you are where you can sit in a boat, by placing some earth in the bottom of it, and building a little fire, (a "smudge,") you may fish quite comfortably. I mention the mosquitoes solely to relieve my conscience, so that no one-if any may be tempted here by my descriptions-shall say I have deceived him. However, I never suffered more from their bite than I have on Long Island. A green veil wrapped around the face and neck when traveling, is often a great protection. SEPT. 1. The fifty miles of forest were safely made, and with a pair of antlers on one side of my saddle, and a noble pheasant I shot with my rifle, on the other, I landed at an humble dwelling where I had left my traps, and was soon accoutered again like a civilized man. Yours truly. |