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`` But I 'm anxious to find out whether there 's anything to eat in the tepees . '' They hurried on , and when they reached the village they discovered only a few skins in the first tent . Then , separating , they eagerly searched the others without result , and when they met again they were forced to the conclusion that there was no food in the place . It was about three o'clock , and a threatening afternoon . The light was dim and a savage wind blew the snow about . The three men stood with gloomy faces in the shelter of the largest tepee , feeling that luck was hard against them . `` These northern Indians often have to put up with short rations while the snow lies , '' Benson remarked .