On the Enchanted Lake. 115

 

for my grasp. Could anything have been more delightful!
The boat seemed waiting for me. Whether it was or not, I
lost no time in jumping aboard, and pushing off from the shore.
I have a great deal of curiosity, and I like to see every place
with my own eyes. No guide-books of travel for Nip, if you
please !

“The radiance resting on the lake was like moonlight, and
as my boat floated along I noticed that the water was quick-
silver, and the lilies on the surface large pearls with emerald
leaves. I rowed swiftly in one direction, and then concluded
to change my course; but when I attempted to turn the boat
around, I discovered that it was drawn straight on as a steel
obeys the magnet. This surprised me, but I was not afraid.
‘I suppose I must be going to the opposite shore for some