Luckily there was no lateral movement of the ice, or we should have had serious trouble.

When we camped that night, at 87 deg.

47', I wrote in my diary: "From here to the Pole and back has been a glorious sprint with a savage finish.

Its results are due to hard work, little sleep, much experience, first class equipment, and good fortune as regards weather and open water." [Illustration: BARTLETT AND HIS PARTY READY TO START BACK FROM 87 deg.

47' NORTH, APRIL 1, 1909] During the night the gale moderated and gradually died away, leaving the air very thick.