"It's a most unfortunate change for us.

But now that I think of it we've got to expect it up among the high mountains toward Canada.

Shall we light another fire ?" "We'll talk of that later with the Great Bear when he comes out of his sleep.

But it fast grows colder and colder, Dagaeoga!" Weather was an enormous factor in the lives of the borderers.
Wilderness storms and bitter cold often defeated their best plans, and shelterless men, they were in a continual struggle against them.

And here in the far north, among the high peaks and ridges, there was much to be feared, even with official winter yet several weeks away.
Robert began to rub his cold hands, and, unfolding his blanket, he wrapped it about his body, drawing it well up over his neck and ears.
Tayoga imitated him and Willet, who was soon awakened by the cold blast, protected himself in a similar manner.
"What does the Great Bear think ?" asked the Onondaga.
The hunter, with his face to the wind, meditated a few moments before replying.
"I was testing that current of air on my face and eyes," he said, "and, speaking the truth, Tayoga, I don't like it.