70 CRUISE OF THE NEPTUNE 



The ship had not been at anchor in the harbour for an hour, 

 when the Arctic, with Major Moodie and Captain Bernier, came 

 in. Major Moodie brought the welcome word of recall to the 

 Neptune, and after procuring some articles of equipment from 

 us left again that evening, being in a great hurry to reach Ful- 

 lerton Before the harbour froze over. 



A heavy gale of southeast wind kept us in the harbour until 

 the morning of the 4th, when we rounded Cape Chidley and 

 turned south bound for home. A fine passage was made down 

 the Labrador coast, and on the evening of the 7th we reached 

 Chateau, where telegrams were sent announcing our safe 

 arrival. The trip across the Gulf of St. Lawrence and along 

 the coast of 1ST ova Scotia was rough. We arrived in Halifax on 

 the 12th, looking somewhat weather-beaten, as was only natural 

 after nearly fifteen months' absence. 



I cannot close this narrative without expressing the deep 

 feelings of gratitude I bear towards Captain Bartlett and the 

 officers and crew of the Neptune, for their unfailing and cheer- 

 ful attention to duty throughout the voyage, an attention which 

 rendered my leadership both easy and enjoyable. 



