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HISTORY OF THE SEA. 



were calculated. White bears were enticed within rifle-distance 

 by the odor of fried red-herrings, and then easily shot. On the 



30th the ice slackened, and, after eight hours' incessant labor, 

 both ships were moved into the open sea. On the 12th, Parry 

 obtained a supply of pure water which was flowing from an ice- 

 berg, and the sailors shook from the ropes and rigging several 



