The narrator describes being trapped in a box with 100 layers of ice and 100 layers of cardboard. They attempt to escape, initially struggling with breaking the ice. They discuss various tools and techniques, including using an ax and a mass, to break through the layers. They eventually make progress and see the light but haven't fully escaped yet. The narrator expresses hope for their escape and suggests it's a challenging task.
Here are the key facts extracted from the provided text:
**From the first section of text:**
1. The speaker is locked in a box with 100 layers of ice and 100 layers of cardboard.
2. The speaker mentions it's difficult to break the ice compared to cardboard.
3. They mention using glasses for protection.
4. The speaker discusses their technique of weakening the cardboard to remove it easily.
5. There is a reference to lending an ax to someone else.
6. The speaker mentions their progress in breaking the ice.
**From the second section of text:**
7. The speaker talks about using a tool to combat ice but not using fire.
8. The speaker mentions that using a shovel is prohibited.
9. There is a discussion about tools and techniques for breaking the ice.
10. The speaker makes progress in breaking the ice.
**From the third section of text:**
11. The speaker describes the difficulty of breaking the ice.
12. There's a reference to using a lever and a mass for breaking the ice.
13. The speaker expresses confidence in escaping before another person.
14. The speaker encounters blue ice and finds it equally difficult to break.
15. There is mention of potentially spending 24 hours breaking layers.
**From the fourth section of text:**
16. The speaker mentions seeing light and getting closer to escaping.
17. They express the need for another tool to escape.
18. The speaker remarks on their progress compared to someone else.
Please note that these facts are presented in the order they appear in the text.