Sir Ernest met us with a lantern and guided us into the lead astern and thence to the ship." This was the first seal we had secured since March 19, and the meat and blubber made a welcome addition to the stores.
Three emperor penguins made their appearance in a lead west of the ship on May 3.

They pushed their heads through the young ice while two of the men were standing by the lead.

The men imitated the emperor's call and walked slowly, penguin fashion, away from the lead.

The birds in succession made a magnificent leap 3 ft.

clear from the water on to the young ice.