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Rh breathing-hole, which is covered by snow. Above it sits an Innuit, who has pierced the snow with his spear just over the

NO. 2, SECTIONAL VIEW OF SEAL HOLE. seal's hole in the ice, and who watches till he hears the animal puff, then quickly and almost unerringly strikes.