The dogs had been pulling well, seeing the camp ahead, but when we arrived off it they were not inclined to go on.

After a little persuasion and struggle we got off, but not for long.

This starting business is terrible work.

We have to shake the sledge and its big load while we shout to the dogs to start.
If they do not pull together it is useless.

When we get the sledge going we are on tenter-hooks lest it stop again on the next soft slope, and this often occurs.