Thus the academic and the practical elements of the party met on even ground.
I have never adopted rigorous rules for the members of my expeditions, because it is not necessary.

There were regular hours for meals in the mess rooms.

It was understood that lights should be out at midnight, but if any man wanted a light later, he could have it.

These were our rules.
The Eskimos were allowed to eat when they pleased.

They might sit up late at night, if they chose, but their work of making sledges and fur clothing had to proceed just the same the next day.