He must be dead because she had seen his spirit! She came nearer.

He had not died of starvation; the bag of food which she had hung upon the branch hung there yet.

She set the canoe close against the tree, and, holding by the tree, raised herself in it.

She had to be very careful lest the canoe should tip under her even while she held by the tree.

Then she put forth a brave hand, and laid it upon the breast of the unconscious man.
He was not dead.