This time there was more ice on the Thirty Mile River, and they crossed in a day, Some days they ran a hundred kilometres, or even more. They reached Skagway in fourteen days; the fastest time ever. For three days the dogs rested in Skagway. Then Francois put his arms around Buck's neck and said goodbye to him. And that was the last of Francois and Perrault. Like other men, they passed out of Buck's life for ever