And he heard nothing.
Another fear was growing in him now--the fear of losing Thor.

With every breath he drew he was hoping that Thor would return.

For an hour he remained wedged in the rock.

Then he heard a _cheep, cheep, cheep_, and a tiny striped rock-rabbit came out on the ledge where Muskwa could see him and began cautiously investigating one of the slain Airedales.

This gave Muskwa courage.