A large open lead brought us to a halt at 11 p.m., whereupon we camped and turned in without a meal.

Fortunately just at this time the weather was fine and warm.

Several men slept out in the open at the beginning of the march.

One night, however, a slight snow-shower came on, succeeded immediately by a lowering of the temperature.

Worsley, who had hung up his trousers and socks on a boat, found them iced-up and stiff; and it was quite a painful process for him to dress quickly that morning.