This was a practical demonstration that we had not gone far enough back from the sea, but in the semi-darkness it was difficult to see where we could find safety.

Perhaps it was fortunate that experience had inured us to the unpleasantness of sudden forced changes of camp.

We took down the tents and re-pitched them close against the high rocks at the seaward end of the spit, where large boulders made an uncomfortable resting-place.

Snow was falling heavily.

Then all hands had to assist in pulling the boats farther up the beach, and at this task we suffered a serious misfortune.