He first, however, drove the oxen out of the road with the sled, so as to leave that where it would not be in the way.

Then he took two chains from the sled, and attached the oxen, by means of them, to the forward part of the sleigh.

When all was ready, he put Josey in with the woman, and let Isaiah lead his horse behind.

He then started the oxen.
"Are you going to leave the sled here ?" said Josey.
"Yes," said Jonas, "we can come and get it after the storm is over." The oxen drew the sleigh along very easily.

The snow was quite deep for a little distance, and then it became less so; but it was very dark, and it was difficult for Jonas to follow his track.