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Updated: June 11, 2025
"So there is nothing left for us but to go on by water," said Angut, with decision. "Nunaga must be rescued." "And so must Tumbler," said Okiok. "And so must Pussi," said Simek. "What are you fellows consulting about?" shouted Red Rooney, coming up at that moment with the others in the oomiak. "We are talking of the danger of the ice breaking up," answered Angut.
"He trusts the Great Spirit for deliverance from danger. Is, then, the rescue of Nunaga too hard for Him?" "I know not," returned Angut, who was, how ever, cheered a little by his friend's tone and manner. "Everything is mystery. I look up, I look around, I look within; all is dark, mysterious. Only on this is my mind clear the Great Spirit is good. He cannot be otherwise. I will trust Him.
Poor, horrified Nunaga thought it best to let her companion remain in ignorance of what was proposed, and cast about in her mind the possibility of making her escape, and carrying the news of her danger to the camp. If she could only get there and see Angut, she was sure that all would go well, for Angut, she felt, could put everything right somehow.
Considering the energy with which he had denounced the murders, and the vigour with which he had captured Grimlek, Angut's proposal was somewhat surprising. "Truly, that is so," answered Egede. "If I were very wicked," continued Angut, "and had done many evil deeds, I should like to be forgiven and set free; therefore, let us forgive these men, and set them free."
"So then," said Angut to Egede, as they were bringing Kajo ashore, "this is the effect of the mad waters that I have often heard of, but never seen till now." "Yes, Angut, you see the effect of them at least on one man; but their effects vary according to the nature of those who drink. Some men they make violent, like Kajo; others become silly; while not a few become heavy, stupid, and brutal.
Spreading their bearskins on the ice-floor, they laid heads on ice-pillows, and soon fell into that dreamless, restful slumber which is the usual accompaniment of youth, health, and vigour. Angut was a true prophet.
"The Great Spirit has forsaken us," said Angut gloomily, as he surveyed the scene. "That He has not," returned the sailor, "whatever may befall." An exclamation from Arbalik drew attention to a particular part of the horizon. "A flat island," said Okiok, after a long earnest gaze; "but we cannot reach it," he added in a low voice. "You know not," said Angut. "The current sets that way, I think."
"But what did we begin our talk about?" he continued, as he tackled the walrus. "O yes; it was about our garments. Well, besides using different kinds of cloths, our coats are of many different shapes: we have short coats called jackets, and long coats, and coats with tails behind " "Do your men wear tails behind?" asked Angut, in surprise.
I hate Angut!" "So do I," said Ippegoo, with emphasis quite equal to that of his master. "And Nunaga is there," continued Ujarak. "I I love Nunaga!" "So do I," exclaimed Ippegoo fervently, but seeing by the wizard's majestic frown that he had been precipitate, he took refuge in the hasty explanation "Of course I mean that that I love her because you love her. I do not love her for herself.
Evidently the horrified Pussi had been gathering up her utmost energies, for there burst from the sea-green depths of the cave a roar of dismay so stupendous that Angut and our seaman ran hastily forward, under the impression that some accident had occurred; but the children were sitting there all safe Tumbler gazing in surprise at his companion, whose eyes were tight shut and her mouth wide-open.
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