"It may be that the snow has fallen only on the high peaks and ridges.

Then we'll be sure to find game, and perhaps other food which we can procure without bullets." "Do you think we'd better move now ?" asked Robert.
"We must send out a scout first," said Willet.
It was agreed that Tayoga should go, and in about two hours he returned with grave news.

The warriors were out again, hunting in the snow, and although unconscious of it themselves they formed an almost complete ring about the three, a ring which they must undertake to break through now in full daylight, and with the snow ready to leave a broad trail of all who passed.
"They would be sure to see our path," said Tayoga.

"Even the short trail I made when I went forth exposes us to danger, and we must trust to luck that they will not see it.

There is nothing for us to do, but to remain hidden here, until the next night comes.