On their left the cliffs of the Charmoz overlapped them, on the right the rocks of the Blaitiere.

For an hour they advanced, cutting steps since the glacier was steep, and then from the center of the glacier a cry rang out.

Chayne at the end of the line upon the right looked across.

A little way in front of the two men who had shouted something dark lay upon the ice.

Chayne, who was with Michel Revailloud, called to him and began hurriedly to scratch steps diagonally toward the object.
"Take care, monsieur," cried Michel.
Chayne paid no heed.