I do no think human beings ever came through such a month as we have…We are weak, writing is difficult, but for my own sake I do not regret this journey, which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships, help one another, and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past.

The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment.

We are very near the end, but have not and will not lose our good cheer.

Certainly dog driving is the most terrible work one has to face in this sort of business.

But we have been to the Pole and we shall die like gentlemen. I regret only for the women we leave behind.

It seems a pity, but I do not think that I can write more. For God's sake look after our people.

I do no think human beings ever came through such a month as we have…We are weak, writing is difficult, but for my own sake I do not regret this journey, which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships, help one another, and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past.