Crack of Dawn

In this chapter, we learn that the two men are going to the northern part of the country, where there are fewer people to help them. They're going in the same direction, so they can have a little chat. Mr. Roberts asks if he can have some snacks. He's been waiting for a month and half, and hasn't heard back from him. He says he's stooped so low that he can cut him some slack, but he doesn't want to give him a reply. He asks if there's an avalanche nearby. Turns out there was one, and it's pretty bad. He wants to help, but can't get up by himself. Finally, he asks if someone can test him a little. It's a tap made by a booth, he says, and he can get up himself. He