Let us wait." But we did not have to wait long, and the problem solved itself.

In the morning, after several trials, I found the point of balance in the foremast and attached my hoisting tackle a few feet above it.

Maud held the turn on the windlass and coiled down while I heaved.

Had the windlass been in order it would not have been so difficult; as it was, I was compelled to apply all my weight and strength to every inch of the heaving.

I had to rest frequently.