seemed inclined to part company, at every jolt. When we arrived near the falls, we had to navigate our craft down a very steep track, along the edge of a precipice, with the river running at the foot of it. As we neared the bottom, Mr. Ovason, proprietor of a part of the river, was in the act of landing a large salmon (25lbs.), and being all intently engaged in watching him, we left the nags to themselves. I suppose they wanted to have a look also, when, crash! away we went, heels over head, horses, carriage, and all, down to the side of the river, by the shortest cut possible. Well, after picking ourselves and traps up, and having a return of neither killed nor wounded, and of, what was of more consequence, no damage done to our rods, &c., we enjoyed a hearty laugh. Some of us did not wait till the official return was made; but, while still sprawling, indulged in a very loud haw! haw! for which we were lectured, in the most gentle voice, and delicate manner, by our less fortunate companions, some of whom came in for a few hard knocks. I believe an excited gentleman, endeavouring to stop my "infernal row," by shoving the but of a salmon-rod down my throat, was the first intimation I had, that all our necks were not broken. The nags took it as a matter of course, and seemed quite resigned, until a few bangs, and “ get ups," put them on their legs. Our coachee had a narrow escape of a swim. If it had not been for fear of disturbing the fish in the pool, I have no doubt we would have given him one. He got off with a good fright, and appeared rather delighted when out of range. We had some very good sport; so much so, that we staid out all night, taking an occasional snooze under a bush. St struck work early, and started for home; but he lost his way, and continued walking about all night, not arriving until the middle of the next day. As we were luxuriating over a late breakfast, he broke in upon us, haggard and wild as the spectre huntsman, exclaiming, as he burst open the door, "Lord, boys, what a d-n country this is!

For several days, we continued fishing the Nid, with various success, and making preparations for going North. To accomplish this, we hired a very nice small sloop, and fitted her out. Our crew consisted of four men and a Captain. It took us some days to get all arranged, and our sea stock laid in. During our spare time, we amused ourselves fishing and shooting. I shot some grouse on the mountains, here, at twelve o'clock at night. It was then as bright as day, without the glare of the sun. I met with a fishing adventure, for which I have got many a roasting. One day, while fishing out of a boat, I hooked a large salmon, on a large-sized trout-rod, at the edge of a very considerable rapid, such as no boat could go down, without being smashed. Out went every inch of line (eighty yards), and over the rapid, like lightning, went Mr. salmon. Well, I pulled, he pulled, and the boatman pulled; no go; can't get him up; and, if I don't, I'll go over! As bad luck would have it, a thought came into my noddle-"throw the rod in, it will swim, and I will get it below the fall." In I pitched it. old boy." Pulled to the bank; jumped out; river. I need not say, neither rod nor salmon was ever seen or heard of again. I sat down on a rock, disconsolate, to “ mourn the hopes that leave me," thinking every salmon that rose in the pool was poking fun at me. I come to the determination, that I was rather green; at the same time, recording a vow, somewhere or other, to hold on, the next time, like grim death. The others touched me up with that rod, for many a day. Oh, that was a sad night for me! The only friend I had was a certain ancient gentleman, called Old Rum; but, even he acted shabbily, and nearly upset me.

I've done you now, and ran down the

We went one evening to the regular theatre, to hear Ole Bull, the celebrated violin player, perform; and well worth going to hear he was. All the rank, fashion, &c., were there.

On Thursday, the 20th, having given a farewell supper, the night before, we bade adieu to all our friends in Trondjiem; got our traps together, and sent them down to the beach, for embarkation, under the care of K- -n. A short time afterwards, when the rest of us went down to go on board, K- -n, and a part of our sailors, appeared actively engaged in assailing some sea monster with boat-hooks, &c. When we approached, we found them endeavouring to fish up, from the depths of the ocean, two trunks and a carpet bag, which had slipped off the jetty: they did not seem anxious to leave their cool retreat, and it gave us some trouble to make them do it. To our great joy, they belonged to the inspector of embarkation, himself, who, it was remarked, wore no starched shirts, for the rest of the voyage. 66 Give way, lads!" Here we are, all stiff and staunch, on board the tight sloop, the Bertha Martina, or the Bertha Martin-in plain English, Betty Martin :—I dare say, you have heard, at least seen, her; it is possible you have her in your eye, just now. Slung our hammocks; stowed our traps; made all snug; weighed anchor; and bore away, with light hearts, and I wish to heaven I could say easy stomachs: a slight smell of bilge water spoiled them. However, that was soon cured. Good night. I hope to give you favourable accounts, ere long: all I can say is, we are ready for any thing, just as it comes.

You must not mind the roughness of my yarns, as they are spun in a hurry.-Yours, &c.,

G. M.

LETTER III.

A BEAR, A BRIDE, AND OTHER CRITTERS.

Bodo, August, 1843.

DEAR Sthe country from me. If you do, you won't get it. I leave that to your regular-built tourists, male and female, who come to a land, skim over it, go through it, dive under it, and, in less than no time, know more about it than the natives themselves, or any body else. Those "hey-presto-pass" gentry have a knack, which I am not up to. All I can give you an account of, will be our own adventures, which, although they may appear trivial, gave us many a glorious day, and happy retrospect. You must bear in mind, that most of our time is spent in a wild, uninhabited (or nearly so) country. We often pass many days without seeing any specimens of humanity, save our noble selves.

-I hope you do not expect a regular account of

I believe my last informed you, that we were regularly under weigh. Next morning found us, after a run of some miles, becalmed upon the waters. "Come lads, lose no time; out boats; ashore; away with dog and gun; scour the country, breast the bold mountain, plunge through the forest and tangled brake, search the deep vallies;-on, still on; seek out the denizens of the waste; let your true eye and steady hand do the rest."

Deep in a lone gorge of the mountains, surrounded by fragments of broken rocks, and almost impervious brushwood, I suddenly scented tainted air. "Ha! to heel, dogs; this must be the haunt of some wild animal-some bear; and I scent the carcass he has dragged hither, for his consumption." Carefully

and silently I wound my way through bush and scaur, prepared for battle, deeming, with delight, that I should draw the first blood, and take the first scalp, on our expedition. At length, within a few yards of me, I beheld the head of a large bear, sticking out from amongst some low scrub. I paused, and steadily surveyed bruin. Thinking that he was asleep, I made two or three rapid strides, and brought the muzzle of "brown bess," my favourite gun, to within a few inches of his head, when, to my astonishment and chagrin, I perceived that bruin was dead! ""Tis true, and pity 'tis 'tis true." I should have gloried in a fight with the brave old beast—a rattler he was, or, rather, had been. As I could not bring him to life again, and he wanted his claws no longer, I despoiled his corse by cutting them off, and knocking out his tusks. His skin had been torn by birds of prey, and was worth nothing. Wishing myself better luck the next time, I proceeded, plunging deeper into the bowels of the land. After a wide range, we met on board in the evening, to dine and detail our various successes. My bear scene proved a second edition of the rod-every corner of the cabin displayed caricatures of M- killing the dead bear. I believe, if my "old friend” had not stood by me, I should have jumped overboard, and sought a teetotal grave.

Another day, we were fortunate enough to cast anchor near a house where a peasant's wedding was being held. An invitation was sent off to the English "Gentleman Lords," which our "Lordships" most graciously accepted; ordered our boat, and shoved off to the scene of festivity. There we found a number of people collected, most of the male sex being under the influence of the jolly god. The master of the ceremonies, an officer formally appointed, being far gone, as I suppose in duty bound to set a good example, we could hardly understand one word that he, or any one else, said. However, I and the said regulator of ceremonial etiquette carried on a most animated