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traverse the snow on scates of wood. I excell in shooting with the bow; and in managing the oar. I sing to the harp; and compose verſes.”

Olj. Wormij. Lit. Run. pag. 129.— Barthol. Causa &c. pag. 420.

“We shall conclude this subject, with a celebrated character from the ancient chronicles of Norway. viz.”

“King Olaf Tryggeson was stronger, more alert and nimble than any man of his time. He would climb the rock Smalserhorn, and fix his shield on the top of it. He would walk without the boat on the oars while the men were rowing. He would play with