It was a decision which would save Evans's life, because Scott and his four companions would perish on their return from the pole.

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Jesus catches Matthew off-guard, in the midst of four companions.

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Within three more years eight others had walked on the moon on successful round-trip voyages with four more orbital companions.

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According to each of these companions, the four men walked together into Askole, whereupon they immediately hired a jeep to take them to the city of Skardu, the district capital.

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