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scene, notwithstanding our uncomfortable situation, occa¬ 
sioned considerable amusement. At mid-day it was dark 
and foggy, but mild and calm. At 5 r. m. all hands were 
again called to track the ship along the side of some floes. 
The ice became more open as we advanced, and at 7 r. m. 
we were so free, that a boat was sent a-head to tow the 
ship, the weather being quite calm. Soon afterwards, a 
breeze springing up, we made sail, and appeared to be out 
of danger. 
Thursday, 15th .—“ At 2 a. si. I was awoke by the mate, 
who desired me to rise, and he would shew me a pleasant 
sight. I accordingly rose, and lie shewed me his clothes, 
taken from the bag, and neatly packed in his chest.” He 
also gratified me with the information, “ that the ship 
made no water, and as yet they could observe no material 
damage.” At 5 a. si. we considered ourselves quite safe. 
The weather clearing up, we saw a ship standing to the 
SE., which we afterwards joined. It proved to be the 
North Britain of Hull. “ When I went upon deck, it 
was like visiting one’s friends on the morning of a new- 
year’s day. Every one came to congratulate me on our 
narrow escape, with countenances very different from those 
they had a little before wore. The happiest of them, I 
need hardly observe, was not happier than I. At 8 a. si. 
saw a fish, which we pursued, unsuccessfully. At noon 
observed in Lat. 71° 52' N.” 
***** 
Thursday, 22 d of August .—Moderate weather in the 
morning. Stood to the eastward, until the ship got among 
immense fields and other large masses of heavy ice. At 4 
r. si. the weather was clear; but at 5 it became so thick 
that we could not see eight yards from the ship. In the 
evening blowing fresh with heavy rain. Latitude ob¬ 
served at noon 72° 50' N. 
