Stevens started first, while I kept the fire going.

No coal or blubber was here, so we had to use wood, which, while keeping the person alongside it warm, did not raise the temperature of the hut over freezing-point.

Over the stove in a conspicuous place we found a notice by Scott's party that parties using the hut should leave the dishes clean." Mackintosh and Stevens stayed at the Cape Royds over the next day and made a thorough examination of the stores there.

They found outside the hut a pile of cases containing meats, flour, dried vegetables, and sundries, at least a year's supply for a party of six.

They found no new clothing, but made a collection of worn garments, which could be mended and made serviceable.