Mukoki's face was crinkled with joy.
"Many wolf near," he exclaimed.

"Many wolf off there 'n' off there 'n' off there.

Good place for night hunt." Soon the creek swung out from the ridge and cut a circuitous channel through a small swamp.

Here there were signs of wild life which set Rod's heart thumping and his blood tingling with excitement.

In places the snow was literally packed with deer tracks.