"Come, Mr.Saunders, give us a back." "Faix he'd better go on his hands an' knees." "That's it! over you go! hurrah, lads!" In five minutes nearly the whole crew were panting from their violent exertions, and those who did not or could not join panted as much from laughter.

The desired result, however, was speedily gained.

They were all soon in a glow of heat, and bade defiance to the frost.
An hour's sharp climb brought the party almost to the brow of the hill, from which they hoped to see the sun rise for the first time for nearly five months.

Just as they were about to pass over a ridge in the cliffs, Captain Guy, who had pushed on in advance with Tom Singleton, was observed to pause abruptly and make signals for the men to advance with caution.

He evidently saw something unusual, for he crouched behind a rock and peeped over it.