Bill Crawford ran behind his sled, periodically hopping onto the runners to ride. His team was made up of six huskies, with an exceptionally good dog running as the free lead. Presently, a girls voice came from a bundle of black bear skin on the sled. It's Bill's daughter, Sarah, calling to her father that it's her turn to run the sled, and his turn to ride and rest. As they're about to change places, they are approached by two men...