Chapter 17

Indian Loyalty--A Nap on Falcon Lake--A False Alarm--The Power of Whisky--"Magnificent Water Stretches"--A Striking Contrast--Picnic Lake--How we crossed Hawk Lake--Long Pine Lake--Bachelors' Quarters at Ingolf--We dress for Dinner--Our Last Portage--A Rash Choice--"Grasp your Nettle"--Mr. F----'s Gallantry--Cross Lake--Denmark's Ranche--A Tramp through the Mire.