"A search must be made, and that instantly, if it is to be of any use; but in which direction are we to go is the question.

These poor fellows cannot tell us.

'Out on the ice to the north' is a wide word .-- Fred, Fred, can you not tell us in which direction we ought to go to search for them ?" "Yes, far out on the floes--among hummocks--far out," murmured Fred, half unconsciously.
"We must be satisfied with that.

Now, Mr.Saunders, assist me to get the small sledge fitted out.

I'll go to look after them myself." "An' I'll go with 'ee, sir," said the second mate promptly.
"I fear you are hardly able." "No fear o' me, sir.