I found and lighted a lantern and soon overtook her.

The snow was already deep and badly drifted, and it was with extreme difficulty that we could force our way against the storm.

We stopped often to take breath and listen; but the roaring of the wind and waves was alone audible.

At last we reached a slightly elevated spot, overgrown with dwarf plum- trees, whose branches were dimly visible above the snow.
"'Here, bring the lantern here!' cried Julia, who had strayed a few yards from me.

I hastened to her, and found her lifting up the body of a man who was apparently insensible.