Beyond were some rocks and a sort of cove, where the ice was extra soft.
"There is an iceboat!" exclaimed Andy.

"It's the _Rosebud_!" "It's in the water!" ejaculated Pepper.

"And see, Gus Coulter is clinging to it." "Where is Ritter ?" "I don't know." "I see Ritter!" burst out Jack.

"He is clinging to the ice yonder, trying to crawl out! Come on, fellows, we've got to help them both." "Help! help!" screamed Gus Coulter, and his voice showed that he was almost scared to death.

Ritter did not call, but was making frantic efforts to get on top of the ice, which seemed to break away as he placed his weight on it.
It took Jack, Pepper and Andy but a minute to get to the vicinity of the mishap.