184 British Antarctic Expedition. 
is small, and his digestion is not quite satisfactory. 
His pulse is quick, and the swelling in his legs 
larger than it was. He seems to walk with more 
difficulty than before. After having treated him for 
a week I find him, however, now better. 
According to your instructions, 
(Signed) Dr. Н. Кіоғѕтар. 
BEFORE THE SUN ROSE ABOVE THE HORIZON. 
On 4th October I started back to Camp Ridley 
with Mr. Fougner.  Elléfsen and Must wc Je 
behind for collecting purposes - lhey were to 
remain in the stone hut until some message was 
received from the main camp. With them I left ten 
dogs, three sledges, and a good supply of provisions. 
On the young seal which we brought from 
Robertson Bay to Camp Ridley Т discovered 
numerous ticks; they seemed to worry the seal 
considerably ; I secured several of them in spirit. 
