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them ; deer tracks were discernible in numerous places, and one 

 herd was seen, but it was impossible to secure a shot. 



The sore trouble which now afflicted them caused DeLong to 

 leave the huts and proceed, in spite of the difficulties, as they could 



not hope for speedy relief except by the killing of some gam</. 

 Poor Ericksen's condition was terrible ; his foot, which had been 

 frozen, sloughed away so much of the skin as to expose the 

 sinews and muscles, and yet he was forced to travel and carry a 

 load of nearly forty pounds. When their last provisions were 



