was entirely open, not a particle of it to be seen. From time on to time in the dark along the ice front was pure, mundilated H -- , Time and time again we fairly crept around untires of such as an ice front not 2 feet wide. At other times up slippery slopes ending in a drop into the sea we really needed chains, when dogs drag to their bellies and whine it is time for man to use caution if he does not want a bath at 15 below zero. It was along here somewhere that Soultegg Hayes' old woman, lost his life by sliding into the sea. From what I saw today there would be ease with one or even two assistants -- we arrived at Soultegg reeking with sweat. This is far enough for one day under such conditions.