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Chapter VII. 



There is the same daily routine for the dogs as in the 

 winter. We let them loose in the morning about half- 

 past eight, and as the time for their release draws near 

 they begin to get very impatient. Every time any one 



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shows himself on deck a wild chorus of howls issues from 

 twenty-six throats, clamouring for food and freedom. 



After being let loose they get their breakfast, consisting 

 of half a dried fish, or three biscuits a-piece. The rest 



