The country was also less populous.

There were only a few little hamlets, almost lost beneath the beech trees, a few lonely farms, abundantly watered by the many streams that rushed downward toward the Catawba River.
The smaller birds and beasts grew yet more numerous.

"I am much tempted to take my gun," said Mr.Smith, "and to go off with Nisko.
This will be the first time that I have passed here without trying my luck with the partridges and hares.

The good beasts will not recognize me.

But not only have we plenty of provisions, but we have a bigger chase on hand today.