When he was able to travel , he was first carried on a litter suspended between two mules , and then on the shoulders of his men .
His wounds became infected , and Ross begged the others to kill him to end his pain .
When Ross was able to travel , Ross was first carried on a litter suspended between two mules , and then on the shoulders of Ross ' men .
His wounds became infected , and Ross begged the others to kill him to end his pain .