Mukoki's face became more serious as he carefully examined the teams.
"Bad--ver' bad," he grunted.

"We fool--fool!" "For not bringing dog shoes ?" said Wabigoon.

"I've got a dozen shoes on my sledge--enough for three dogs.

By George--" He leaped quickly to his toboggan, caught up the dog moccasins, and turned again to the old Indian, alive with new excitement.

"We've got just one chance, Muky!" he half shouted.
"Pick out the strongest dogs.