CHAPTER XVII.

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.