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Sir Edward Leithen and Johnny pick up Lou and Francis' tracks which head down to the Sick Heart river.

The terrain is cold and icy, leaving Leithen tired.

The tracks show Lou has gone on alone and left his companion behind. Johnny fears for Francis' welfare.

What' could have happened?

John Buchan's last novel set in the Canadian wilderness.

Abridged by Trevor Royle.

Read by Paul Young.

Director: Hamish Wilson

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in February 1990.