<span>The 4 important plot points from "The Pardoner's Tale."
4. They learn that Death has killed a friend
</span><span>1. They go to kill death
</span><span>2. They find some treasure
</span><span>3. One buys poison</span>
Are you asking why the man is worried about getting frostbite? because if so, then he was worried because it would delay him.