44 WITH SCOTT: THE SILVER LINING 



of rusty water, aneroids, compasses, and razors well mixed 

 together ! Waterproof bags have their disadvantages under 

 such circumstances. In the log the gale is given the number 

 io, 12 being the maximum. We were unfortunate in meet- 

 ing with it so early in the voyage ; but, now it is all over, 

 one is not sorry that for half an hour or so, in the words of 

 Captain Scott, it was touch and go. 



