The huge peaks of the mountains stood in bold relief against the sky and threw dark shadows on the waters of the sound.

There was no need for delay, and we made a start as soon as we had eaten our meal.

McNeish walked about 200 yds with us; he could do no more.

Then we said good-bye and he turned back to the camp.

The first task was to get round the edge of the snouted glacier, which had points like fingers projecting towards the sea.