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CHAPTER XIV.
Departure of the sun—Efects of darkness on dogs—Winter arrangements in
the intertor of the ‘' Dolphin... .cccccccccssecesesavatececeuseesecsetenssesseues 179
CHAPTER XY.

Strangers appear on the scene—The Esquimaux are hospitubly entertained
by the sailors—A spirited traffic—Thieving propensities and summary
justice

 

CHAPTER XVI.

The Arctic Theatre enlarged upon— Great success of the first play— The
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CHAPTER XVII

 

Lxpeditions on foot—LEffects of darkness on dogs and men—The first death—
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CHAPTER XVIII.

The hunting-party—Reckless driving—A desperate encounter with a wal-
APUG SE CLC! Sree raat Rute alert ethno tals (Oca g ata reac aledit Reta eRe a 242

CHAPTER XIX.

The northern party—A. narrow escape, and a great discovery—Esquimaua
again, did & Joyful SUPPIISC occ cece ceceesces ces etetteceseestesenaterssenm QDS

CHAPTER XX.

Keeping it down—ALutual explanations—The true comforter—Death—New-
Mean say sera ts ered lin NS Gh ovens Niemen ites een ae LS 262

CHAPTER XXI.

First gleam of light— Trin to welcome the sun—Bears and strange dis-
coverics—O Riley is reckless —Lirst view of the sunr..cccccccccccccsseseeees 270

CHAPTER XXII.

The “Arctic Sun”—Rats! vats! rats!—A huntiny-party—Out on the
fLOCS ET ONASN ADS. Ssh ened Pee OS amen Lele Ratna re bareaei aie 280

CHAPTER XXIII.

Onex pected

 

rrivals—The rescue party—Lost and found—Return to the