he had now arrived at the years of manhood , but he still remained a perfect infant in size . one day , walking about in quest of game , he came to a small lake . it was in the winter season ; and upon the ice of the lake he saw a man of giant height , employed killing beavers . comparing himself with this great man , he felt that he was no bigger than an insect . he seated himself on the shore and watched his movements . when the large man had killed many beavers , he put them on a hand - sled which he had , and pursued his way home .
a man of giant height employed killing beavers .
what did the dais-imid see upon the ice of the lake ?
what did the dais-imid see upon the ice of the lake ?