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South!

CHAPTER IV
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The main-mast followed immediately, snapping off about 10 ft.

above the main deck.

The crow's-nest fell within 10 ft.
of where Hurley stood turning the handle of his camera, but he did not stop the machine, and so secured a unique, though sad, picture.
The issue of clothing was quickly accomplished.

Sleeping-bags were required also.

We had eighteen fur bags, and it was necessary, therefore, to issue ten of the Jaeger woollen bags in order to provide for the twenty-eight men of the party.


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