. Hudson's Bay, or, Every-day life in the wilds of North America, during six years' residence in the territories of the honourable Hudson's bay company . ng, by from five to sixbroad, and were capable of containing eight men andthree passengers. They were made entirely of birchbark, and gaudily painted on the bow and stern. Inthese fairy-like boats, then, we swept swiftly over Play-green Lake, the bright vermilion paddles glancing inthe sunshine, and the woods echoing to the lively tune ofA la claire fontaine, sung by the two crews in full soon left Norway House far behind us, and er
. Hudson's Bay, or, Every-day life in the wilds of North America, during six years' residence in the territories of the honourable Hudson's bay company . ng, by from five to sixbroad, and were capable of containing eight men andthree passengers. They were made entirely of birchbark, and gaudily painted on the bow and stern. Inthese fairy-like boats, then, we swept swiftly over Play-green Lake, the bright vermilion paddles glancing inthe sunshine, and the woods echoing to the lively tune ofA la claire fontaine, sung by the two crews in full soon left Norway House far behind us, and ere 136 HUDSON S BAY. long were rapidly descending the streams that flowthrough the forests of the interior into Hudsons Bay. While running one of the numerous rapids with whichthese rivers abound, our canoe struck upon a rock,which tore a large hole in its side. Fortunately theaccident happened close to the shore, and nearly at theusual breakfasting hour; so that while some of the menrepaired the damages, which they did in half an hour,we employed ourselves agreeably in demolishing a hugeham, several slices of bread, and a cup or two of strong This was the only event worth relating that happenedto us during the voyage ; and as canoe travelling is en-larged upon in another chapter, we will jump at once tothe termination of our journey* HUDSONS BAY. 137 CHAPTER VII.
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