All hands found the light extremely trying to the eyes.
It was almost impossible for us to see the trail.

Though the temperature was only 10 deg.

below zero, we covered only Bartlett's last march that day.
We did not attempt to do more because the dogs were feeling the effects of the recent high speed and it was desired to have them in the best possible condition for the next day, when I expected some trouble with the young ice we were sure to meet.

At this spot certain eliminations which we were compelled to make among the dogs left us a total of thirty-five.
[Illustration: COPYRIGHT, 1910, BY FREDERICK A.STOKES COMPANY CROSSING A LEAD ON AN ICE-CAKE AS A FERRY-BOAT] Sunday, April 11, proved a brilliant day, the sun breaking through the clouds soon after we left camp.

The air was nearly calm, the sun seemed almost hot, and its glare was intense.