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sound and practical as usual. He proved the value of 
fresh meat in Polar regions. 
Scurvy seems very far away from us this time, yet 
after our Discovery experience, one feels that no trouble 
can be too great or no precaution too small to be adopted 
to keep it at bay. Therefore such an evening as last 
was well spent. 
It is certain wc shall not have the disease here, but one 
cannot foresee equally certain avoidance in the southern 
journey to come. All one can do is to take every possible 
precaution. 
Ran over to Tent Island this afternoon and climbed 
to the top — I have not been there since 1903. Was struck 
with great amount of loose sand ; it seemed to get smaller 
in grain from S. to N. Fine view from top of island : 
one specially notices the gap left by the breaking up of 
the Glacier Tongue. 
The distance to the top of the island and back is between 
7 and 8 statute miles, and the run in this weather is fine 
healthy exercise. Standing on the island to-day with a 
glorious view of mountains, islands, and glaciers, I thought 
how very different must be the outlook of the Norwegians. 
A dreary white plain of Barrier behind and an uninviting 
stretch of sea ice in front. With no landmarks, nothing 
to guide if the light fails, it is probable that they venture 
but a very short distance from their hut. 
The prospects of such a situation do not smile on us. 
The weather remains fine — this is the sixth day with- 
out wind. 
Sunday, August 20. — The long-expected blizzard came 
