Lots shall determine which of us are to go, and I shall not ask to be treated differently from the others." "We have not come to that, luckily," replied the boatswain.
"The iceberg is solid, and there is no fear of its melting before winter." "No," assented West, "that is not to be feared.

What it behoves us to do is, while watching the boat, to keep an eye on the provisions." "We are lucky," added Hurllguerly, "to have put our cargo in safety.

Poor, dear _Halbrane_.

She will remain in these seas, like the fane, her elder sister!" Yes, without doubt, and I thought so for many reasons, the one destroyed by the savages of Tsalal, the other by one of these catastrophes that no human power can prevent.
"You are right," replied the captain, "and we must prevent our men from plundering.

We are sure of enough provisions for one year, without counting what we may get by fishing." "And it is so much the more necessary, captain, to keep a close watch, because I have seen some hovering about the spirit casks." "I will see to that," replied West.
"But," I then asked, "had we not better prepare ourselves for the fact that we may be compelled to winter on this iceberg." "May Heaven avert such a terrible probability," replied the captain.
"After all, if it were necessary, we could get through it, Mr.
Jeorling," said the boatswain.