There was, indeed, none to be made, since, in the given case, lots were to be drawn under conditions of perfect equality.
The hour of rest having arrived, each man entered the camp, partook of the supper prepared by Endicott, and went to sleep for the last time under the tents.
Dirk Peters had not reappeared, and I sought for him in vain.
On the following day, the 7th of February, everybody set to work early with a will.

The boat was let down with all due precaution to the base of the iceberg, and drawn up by the men on a little sandy beach out of reach of the water.

It was in perfectly good condition, and thoroughly serviceable.
The boatswain then set to work on the former contents of the _Halbrane_, furniture, bedding, sails, clothing, instruments, and utensils.

Stowed away in a cabin, these things would no longer be exposed to the knocking about and damage of the iceberg.

The cases containing preserved food and the casks of spirits were rapidly carried ashore.
I worked with the captain and West at this onerous task, and Dirk Peters also turned up and lent the valuable assistance of his great strength, but he did not utter a word to anyone.
Our occupation continual on the 8th, 9th, and 10th February, and our task was finished in the afternoon of the 10th.