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snow, which had been falHng Hghtly all day, determined to 

 keep on to the inland ice. Dr. Cook accompanied them, help- 

 ing them carry their provisions to the edge of the ice, and on 

 his return we were to start for Redcliffe. 



Just as ever}'thing had been stowed away in the boat, a 

 wind-storm came down upon us which threatened to blow our 

 little craft upon the rocks. The sea was rough and the wind 

 cold, which made the time of waiting for the doctor seem 

 very long. At last we were joined by our companion, who 

 told us that he had left the inland ice party ensconced in their 

 sleeping-bags, and that it was snowing furiously upon the ice- 

 cap. When we reached Redcliffe seven hours later, we found 

 evervthing white and about ten inches of snow on the ground. 



Cook. 



The Crew of the " Faith." 



Ikwa. Gibson. Astrup. Verhoefil 



