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SCOTT'S LAST EXPEDITION 
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most unexpected and trying summer blizzard yet experi- 
enced in this region. I only trust it is over. There is not 
much to choose between the remaining ponies. Nobby 
and Hones are the strongest, Victor and Christopher the 
weakest, but all should get through. The land doesn't 
show up yet. 
Wednesday, November 29. — Camp 25. Lat. 82 0 2l'. 
Things much better. The land showed up late yesterday ; 
Mount Markham, a magnificent triple peak, appearing 
wonderfully close, Cape Lyttclton and Cape Goldic. We 
did our march in good time, leaving about 4.20, and 
getting into this camp at 1.15. About 7.J hours on the 
march. I suppose our speed throughout averages 2 stat. 
miles an hour. 
The land showed hazily on the march, at times looking 
remarkably near. Shecty white snowy stratus cloud hung 
about overhead during the first march, but now the sky 
is clearing, the sun very warm and bright. Land shows 
up almost ahead now, our pony goal less than 70 miles 
away. The ponies are tired, but I believe all have five 
days' work left in them, and some a great deal more. 
Chinaman made four feeds for the dogs, and I suppose 
we can count every other pony as a similar asset. It 
follows that the dogs can be employed, rested, and fed 
well on the homeward track. We could really get through 
now with their help and without much delay, yet every 
consideration makes it desirable to save the men from 
heavy hauling as long as possible. So I devoutly hope 
the 70 miles will come in the present order of things. 
Snippets and Nobby now walk by themselves, following 
