He decides to slip away and die on his own terms, having an overwhelming urge to head east, towards Huntsville, Alabama, seeing a strange red-haired figure on the way. In the wilderness Cleve perishes alone, having avoided the worry that his burnout might cause casualties.
Cleve decides to flee and die on his own terms, driven by a strong inclination to head east towards Huntsville, Alabama, where he sees an unusual red-haired figure. Alone in the wilderness, Cleve perishes without worrying about the potential for casualties from his burnout.