The air was so filled with the descending flakes, that he could see only a very short distance before him.

The view of the forests and mountains was cut off on every side, and nothing presented itself to the eye but the dim forms of the rocks and trees which were near.

These, too, were indistinct and shapeless.

The ground was soon entirely covered, and all hope of finding the path entirely disappeared.

Forester went back then a short distance, endeavoring to retrace his steps.