CHAPTER VIII.
A Logging-Bee. -- Lime-burning. -- Shingling. -- Arrival of my Brother-
in-law. -- Birth of my Son. -- Sad Journey to Darlington. -- Lose my
Way. -- Am refused a Lift. -- My boyish Anger. -- My Wife's Death. --
The Funeral. -- I leave Darlington

CHAPTER IX.
Return to Otonabee. -- Benevolence of my Neighbour. -- Serious Accident
to a Settler. -- His singular Misfortunes. -- Particulars of his Life

CHAPTER X.
Preparations for my second Marriage. -- Dangerous Adventure. -- My
Wife's nocturnal Visitor. -- We prepare for the Reception of our
uninvited Guest. -- Bruin's unwelcome Visit to an Irish Shanty. -- Our
Bear-hunt. -- Major Elliott's Duel with Bruin. -- His Wounds and
Victory

CHAPTER XI.
Canada the Poor Man's Country. -- Disadvantages of Inexperience. --
Township of Harvey Settlement. -- Pauper Emigration. -- Superior
Advantages of the Labourer Colonist. -- Temperance and Temperance
Societies. -- A dry Answer to watery Arguments. -- British and Foreign
Temperance Society

CHAPTER XII.
Want of Home-pasturage in Canada. -- Danger of being lost in the Woods.
-- Plain Directions to the Traveller in the Bush. -- Story of a Settler
from Emily. -- An old Woman's Ramble in the Woods. -- Adventure of a
Trapper. -- Fortunate Meeting with his Partner