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ICE-BOUND ON KOLGUEV 



it still takes the shape of the cow's horn ; agreeably to 

 a principle well known to anthropologists, which comes 

 out in the gourd-like water-bottle or the buttons on 

 the back of our coats. 



However, we did get off at last, and travelled very 

 well. At ten at night they had a consultation about 

 the tired reindeer, and it ended in a turn to the south, 



TAKING SNUFF 



through a pass in the hills. When we halted On Tipa's 

 contingent left and took many of the reindeer off. It 

 appeared that since we met On Tipa, his choom had 

 been moved up into the hills, and was now some five 

 versts away. 



July 3rd. — We made ourselves some tea, and waited 

 for On Tipa. His son came back without him before 

 very long, and brought many fresh deer. 



About one in the morning we got off again, and by 

 three o'clock had reached Uano's choom. 



It was so very cold and uncomfortable, for everything 



