...t Dawson, the Salt Water Mail, with Buck and his mates at the fore, arrived at Skagway. They were in a wretched state, worn out and worn down. Buck’s ... ...ighteen hundred of which they had had but five days’ rest. When they arrived at Skagway they were apparently on their last legs. They could barely keep... ...re feets,” the driver encouraged them as they tottered down the main street of Skagway. “Dis is de las’. Den we get one long res’. Eh? For sure. One b... ...ground over him, and the dogs dashed on up the street, adding to the gayety of Skagway as they scattered the remainder of the outfit along its chief th... ... tell you straight, I wouldn’t risk my carcass on that ice for all the gold in Alaska.” “That’s because you’re not a fool, I suppose,” said Hal. “All ... ...s reputation was made, and from that day his name spread through every camp in Alaska. Later on, in the fall of the year, he saved John Thornton’s lif... ... per haps, but one that put his name many notches higher on the totem pole of Alaskan fame. This exploit was particularly gratifying to the three men...