158 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, 
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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.—WWe 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 
