The sufferer was quite helpless, and had to be lifted and carried about, but his courage did not fail him.

His words were cheerful even when his physical suffering and weakness were most pronounced.

The distance for February 1 was 13 miles.

The next morning the party abandoned one sledge in order to lighten the load, and proceeded with a single sledge, Spencer-Smith lying on top of the stores and gear.

The distance for the day was 15ｽ miles.