I stopped to speak to each one, cautioning them all against resting, as they would surely freeze to death.

Finally, about eleven P.M., I reached the camp almost exhausted.

I had exerted myself very much during the day, and had not eaten anything since breakfast.

I reported to Elder Rae the situation of the folks behind.

He immediately got up some horses, and the boys from the valley started back about midnight to help the ox-teams in.