about thirty to one
The lines went out of Marie-Anne 's forehead , and a half-smile trembled on her red lips . `` Yes , there is betting . But those who are for you are offering next autumn 's muskrat skins and frozen fish against lynx and fisher and marten . The odds are about thirty to one against you , M'sieu David ! '' The look of pity which was clearly in her eyes brought a rush of blood to David 's face . `` If only I had something to wager ! '' he groaned .