In consequence of the bad state of the ice we employed all the different modes of travelling we had previously followed in attaining this place and, in crossing a point of land, had the misfortune to lose one of the dogs, which set off in pursuit of some reindeer.

Arriving at the bay we only found a stream that fell into it from the north-east and looked in vain for the Copper-Mine River.

This circumstance confused the guide and he confessed that he was now doubtful of the proper route; we therefore halted and despatched him with two men to look for the river from the top of the high hills near the Rock-nest.

During this delay a slight injury was repaired which one of the canoes had received.

We were here amused by the sight of a wolf chasing two reindeer on the ice.