454 Arctic and Antarctic Exploration [partii 
He presented the books for divine service, and a prayer 
which he had written for daily use. 
On August 5th, 1 901, when the Discovery was at Cowes, 
the King and Queen went on board, and his Majesty 
made a charming speech to the men. Then the good 
ship started on her mission. No finer set of men ever 
left these shores, nor were men ever led by a finer 
captain. 
