Charlevois, in his voyage to North America, (vol. I.), says, 'There is also a very diverting tradition among the Indians, of a great elk of such monstrous size that the rest are like pismires in comparison of him; his legs, they say, are so long that eight feet of snow are not the least encumbrance to him; his hide is proof against all manner of weapons, and he has a sort of arm proceeding from his shoulder, which he uses as we do ours. He is always attended by a vast number of elks, which form his court, and which render him all the services he requires.' This description, respecting the arm, appears like the proboscis of an elephant.

Notes to Part Second, page 172