Hunger and fear are the only realities in dog life: an empty stomach makes a fierce dog.

I fear we have shot our bolt - but we have been to Pole and done the longest journey on record.

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

It is better that the law should be certain than that every judge should speculate upon improvements in it.

With great care we might have a dog's chance, but no more.

I can imagine few things more trying to the patience than the long wasted days of waiting.

But take comfort in that I die at peace with the world and myself - not afraid.