The Argosy — page 144: what you’re looking at

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About Norway. 129 footedness of the deer. How he did it in the gloom, never pausing a moment, and never missing his mark was a marvel to everyone but himself. He returned almost as quickly. They were now beckoning to us from the other entrance, their forms standing out against the clear background of the sky, the captain’s voice with a far-off sound hastening us onwards. But we had not the gift of the flaxen-haired lad, and could attempt nothing in the way of speed over these rough places, A. and Lieutenant X., our German friend, the stoutest yet most active of our party, started to go round the mountain instead of returning through the tunnel, and the chief officer with difficulty persuaded them to abandon the attempt. They ROMSDALSHORN. would certainly have been left behind to await our return from the North Cape. Once more at the entrance of the tunnel, we were glad tosee the steamer awaiting our return in patience. Riding at anchor, and floating like a cork upon the waters, she looked a beautiful object, full of life and grace. To reach the foot of the mountain, enter the _ boats, and once more find ourselves on deck, was a short and easy task. Our visit to this mountain island in the far north had been a very pleasant experience in our journey. We were soon on our way to the next station, Quello. Again like a golden ball, the sun went below the horizon and the sky was suffused with rosy light. The land, islands, and water—all was steeped in crimson. Where ripples came they came in flashes of red. The sky seemed to reflect almost all the prismatic colours, from crim- VOms XXX. K GONG OO SS (CO)