He made a powerful effort to close the breach, but it was futile.

Then from close in his rear there came a warning halloo from the old Indian, and Wabi turned.
"He run t'ree mile to burning cabin," said Mukoki.

"He no make chasm!" Rod was deathly white and breathing so hard that he could not speak.

The quick-witted Wabi at once realized their situation.
"There is just one thing for us to do, Muky.

We must stop the Woongas at the dip.