A number of small white bodies were hanging on the plants of Ling (Erica), of a globular form, but cut off, as it were, though not open, on the lower side, each about the size of a Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus), and consisting of a thin white silky membrane. A small white insect was lodged within.
There were also affixed to some plants
ovate white bodies of a silky texture, apparently formed of innumerable silky threads. These contained each a small insect.
A little further on I observed close to the road a rather lofty stone containing in its substance large fragments of mica.
At last to my great satisfaction I found myself at the great river Liusnan. From this part of the forest to the sea the distance is three miles. Here and there in the woods lay blood-red stones, or rather stones which appeared to have been partially stained with blood. On rubbing them I found the red colour merely external, and perfectly distinct from the stone itself. It was in fact a red Byssus (B. Jolithus).
Many sepulchral mounds are in this neighbourhood.
Not far from Norrala, situated about a mile from the last post-house, the water in the ditches deposits a thick sediment of ochre.
Several pair of semicircular baskets made of wicker work were placed in the water,
intended principally to catch Bream (Cyprinus Brama). Here I observed the Lumme, or Black-throated Diver (Colymbus arcticus), which uttered a melancholy note, especially in diving.
From Norrala I proceeded to Enänger, through a heavy fog, as it had rained violently while I rested at the former place. Towards evening it thundered and lightened. In the course of this whole day's journey I observed a great variety in the face of the country as well as in the soil. Here are mountains, hills, marshes, lakes, forests, clay, sand, and pebbles.