His eyes were constantly on the alert.

Occasionally he would stop the dogs and strike off to the right or the left of the trail alone.

He spoke no word to his companions, and neither Rod nor Wabigoon offered a suggestion.

They knew, without questioning, that they were approaching their old camp, and just as the experienced hunter makes no sign or sound while his dog is nosing out a half-lost trail so they held back while Mukoki, the most famous pathfinder in all those regions, led them slowly on.

The last of the stars went out.