He left for the North very badly equipped, and he has not come back yet.

The country he meant to cross is rugged and covered deep with snow all winter.

Food is hard to get, and the temperature varies from forty to fifty degrees below." Then he rose with an undisturbed air.

"Well, as it seems we can't come to terms, I needn't waste my time, and it's a long walk to the station.

I must try some other market.