But a week passed away ere they succeeded in finally warping out of the bay into the open sea beyond.
It was a lovely morning when this happy event was accomplished.

Before the tide was quite full, and while they were waiting until the command to heave on the warps should be given, Captain Guy assembled the crew for morning prayers in the cabin.

Having concluded, he said:-- "My lads, through the great mercy of God we have been all, except one, spared through the trials and anxieties of a long and dreary winter, and are now, I trust, about to make our escape from the ice that has held us fast so long.

It becomes me at such a time to tell you that, if I am spared to return home, I shall be able to report that every man in this ship has done his duty.

You have never flinched in the hour of danger, and never grumbled in the hour of trial.