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against us — it was almost as great a task as the taking 

 in of a sail in a gale of wind. But the Samoyeds helped 

 us much, and were very envious of our tent, which they 

 said was so much better than a 'mya.' The time came 

 when we would willingly have exchanged with them. So 

 far, however, we had no rain, and therefore felt full of 

 trust in the green 'waterproof canvas. 





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OUR TENT AND UANO'S CHOOM 



July ^th. — This day to begin with was very fine, and 

 we were glad to hear that our friends meant moving down 

 to a position near the mouth of the big Pesanka river, so 

 that they might be well placed for observing the geese 

 which frequent the river's mouth. 



