I called to Hugh.  He answered faintly.  I had, however, my senses sufficiently about me to be aware of our perilous position.  The acute sensation of hunger had gone off, and my only wish was to be left alone. I tried to rouse myself, and endeavour to get up, but sank again to the ground.  I then asked Red Squirrel to take a look out.  He at once rose and scrambled up to the hole.  It was some time before he could force off the snow.  He then told us that the snow had ceased, and that it was night, for he could see the stars shining overhead.