As one looks across the barren stretches of the pack, it is sometimes difficult to realise what teeming life exists immediately beneath its surface.

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

Slowly but surely the sea is freezing over.

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

But if we have been willing to give our lives to this enterprise, which is for the honour of our country, I appeal to our countrymen to see that those who depend on us are properly cared for.

As one looks across the barren stretches of the pack, it is sometimes difficult to realise what teeming life exists immediately beneath its surface.

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