"It was so close that just by one chance in ten thousand you were saved.

I had pulled myself upon the ice by catching hold of the bow of the canoe and when Muky saw that I was safe he watched for you.

But you didn't show up.

We had given you up for dead when a few bubbles came to the surface, and quicker than a wink Mukoki thrust down his arm.

He got you by the hair as you were sinking for the last time.