Regnar

As the dawn approached the wind lessened, and as the day broke, he called Regnar, and again ascended the berg.

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall

[Illustration] "It is a sealing steamer, boring out of the pack," said Regnar.

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall

"Pity the great iceberg so far off," added Regnar.

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall

Regnar brought in about twenty bundles more of fir-twigs, which were piled against the wall so as to form a kind of slanting pillow, against which the party might rest their backs and heads in a half-sitting posture, without being chilled by the ice-wall of their narrow dormitory.

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall

Peter, with his single strong arm, took the other starboard berth, and Regnar was bow oar, or, rather, paddle, while Carlo's place was under the half-deck forward.

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall

Regnar dragged his prize to the little enclosure, and, pointing to the snow-flake, said, --

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall

Their efforts were in vain, for before they could reach the verge their refuge was twenty feet distant; but Regnar was equal to the emergency.

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall

Regnar rose, with his eyes red with weeping; but a sad smile wreathed his lips, as he asked, --

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall

Regnar caught sight of a small ice-cake floating by the windward side of their floe, and leaping upon it, with pole and hands they shoved it along the steep walls of ice, and with their united force gave it a final impetus in the desired direction.

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall

Regnar cut out no less than three pairs of moccason-boots, choosing the thickest skins, and then prepared them with the brain-paste for curing in the mild warmth of the air around the chimney.

Adrift in the Ice-Fields Charles W. Hall